§ 13. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Minister of Transport what study he has made of a new anti-skid spray based on chemically reacting resin with bauxite chippings which have cut accidents by 87 per cent. at test uncontrolled crossings in London, details of which have been supplied to him by the hon. Member for Bedfordshire, South; if he will take steps to extend the use of this spray to all British roads; and if he will make a statement.
§ 58. Mr. Croninasked the Minister of Transport what consideration he has given to the results of the Greater London Council and Metropolitan Police experiment of treating selected junctions and pedestrian road crossings with epoxy resin and calcined bauxite chippings, having regard to the 72 per cent. reduction of wet weather accident rate in the former and 87 per cent. reduction in the latter; and if he will take steps to induce other authorities to use this method at selected sites.
Mr. Bob BrownWe have noted the encouraging results achieved in London with this material, and will consider what guidance should he given to local and highway authorities when the results of this and other similar experiments have been fully evaluated.
§ Mr. CroninWould my hon. Friend consider extending the scope of the experiments? The figures suggest that this is a revolutionary step forward in anti-skid devices on the road.
Mr. BrownThis is something that we are always thinking about, and the experiments are being considerably extended.