§ Mr. Kershawasked the Minister of Transport what proposals she has to make the crossroads at Cambridge on A.38 safer for pedestrians; whether she is aware that a footbridge is unsuitable for elderly people and for perambulators; and what further proposals for a central sanctuary she has.
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§ Mrs. CastleMy engineers consider that a central refuge would not be satisfactory. They are discussing the provision of a footbridge with ramps for elderly people and perambulators, with the Gloucestershire County Council, the agent authority.
§ Mr. Kershawasked the Minister of Transport whether she is aware that the stretch of A.38 between Cambridge and Gossington Bridge is exceptionally dangerous; how many accidents, fatal and otherwise, there have been on this stretch of road in each of the last five calendar years; and what further proposals she has for improving the safety of this road.
§ Mr. John MorrisAccidents recorded for the past five years between north of Cambridge and Gossington Bridge are:
1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 Fatal — — 3 1 — Other 48 33 25 22 26 This stretch of road is not exceptionally dangerous. Further road improvements cannot command a high priority. To help pedestrians my right hon. Friend is prepared to provide a footbridge in Cambridge.