§ 71. Mr. Godberasked the Minister of Transport what estimate she has made of the increase in traffic on the A46 road as a result of the development of the North Sea gasfield, and consequent industrial development on the North Lincolnshire coast; and what priority she will give to providing a by-pass on this road for Lincoln and North Hykeham, in view of the rapid residential development in North Hykeham on both sides of this road, and the need to prevent accidents to pedestrians who have to cross it.
§ Mr. SwinglerIt is too early to make reliable estimates of possible abnormal increases in traffice on A46; but we are keeping a close watch on all factors which might justify some priority for this bypass and are meanwhile introducing other measures in the interests of the safety of pedestrians in North Hykeham.