HC Deb 20 February 1961 vol 635 c23W
Mr. N. McLean

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the improvements to the Kyle car-ferry slipways will be completed.

Mr. Maclay

The work at Kyle of Lochalsh is complete, and the new slipway which can take two boats at a time is now in use. The similar improvement

CASUALTIES AMONGST RIDERS, DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES (EXCLUDING MOPEDS) BEFORE AND AFTER THE OPENING OF THE MOTORWAY
Before the motorway was opened (1958–59)* After the motorway was opened (1959–60)*
A5 and A45 A5 and A45 M1, M10 and M45 Total A5, A45 and motorway
Casualties
Killed 29 14 25 39
Injured 695 260 386 646
Total 724 274 411 685
* 2nd November to 31st October.

This comparison tends to underestimate the reduction in rider, driver and passenger casualties since the motorway was opened, because the motorway has also drawn traffic from many other roads in the vicinity.

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