HC Deb 15 December 1952 vol 509 cc118-9W
59. Mr. Crouch

asked the Minister of Transport how many black spots on roads have been approved; and how much of the £1,500,000 has been taken up.

Mr. Braithwaite

My right hon. Friend has given either final or preliminary approval to 1,038 improvement schemes to remedy accident black spots on trunk and classified roads. These schemes will absorb the whole of the capital investment provision of £3 million allocated for this year and next.

60. Mr. Crouch

asked the Minister of Transport how many black spots on roads have been dealt with in the county of Dorset: how many are under review; and what has been the total grant for approved works.

Mr. Braithwaite

Since April, 1952, my right hon. Friend has approved two schemes for improving black spots in Dorset. No more are under review as the grant funds have been fully allocated. The grants have amounted to £6,590.