§ Mr. Cordleasked the Minister of Transport what reply he has made to the petition sent to him asking for greater safety on the Christchurch by-pass; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarplesThe Christchurch Borough Council, as highway authority, is responsible for this road. In 1960, when it asked me to receive a deputation to discuss measures for reducing accidents on it, I suggested that its technical officers, together with those of the county council should meet mine to find an engineering solution. But the Borough Council preferred to wait until it had gained some experience of some new traffic signs which had just been installed. The meeting will, however, take place quite shortly. I will keep my hon. Friend informed of developments.