§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Minister of Transport what study he has made of the recent accident on The A5 at Hockliffe involving six deaths; what was the total number of fatal and serious accidents in the last five years on the A5 in the Dunstable-Hockliffe region; and if he will make a special study of this section of the A5 with the aim of increasing its safety.
Mr. Bob Brown:The reports on this regrettable accident have been studied and a site inspection made. I cannot say more until the outcome of investigation by the police is known.
It has not been possible to assemble the other information requested in the time available but I will write to my hon.Friend.