§ 75. Mr. R. Robinsonasked the Minister of Transport what report has been submitted to him by his divisional road engineer with regard to the accident record in the Preston New Road at Blackpool and what remedial measures have been suggested, especially to safeguard the children living in the nearby Mereside housing estate; and whether, in view of the fact that the Blackpool Corporation have now re-submitted their request that he should approve an order extending the 30 miles per hour speed limit in this road to the borough boundary, he will reverse his previous decision on this subject.
Mr. BraithwaiteThe divisional road engineer has reported that since 1st January, 1949, one fatal, five injury and seven non-injury accidents occurred on this length of road. In only one was a pedestrian involved, in October, 1949. I do not think the type of accident shows that the road needs improving, and nor do I think that a speed limit would be justified.