§ 59. Mr. Crouchasked 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. BraithwaiteMy 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. Crouchasked 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. BraithwaiteSince April, 1952, my right hon. Friend has approved two 119W 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.