HC Deb 17 October 1973 vol 861 c160W
Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many deaths have occurred as a result of "cross-over" accidents on the A690 road through Houghton-le-Spring following highway modernisation.

Mr. Peyton

Statistics of road accidents and casualties in local areas are a matter for the local authorities concerned. I suggest that the hon. Member contacts the Durham County Council which is the highway authority for this road.

Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from Durham County Council concerning provision of central barriers on the A690 road through Houghton-le-Spring.

Mr. Peyton

The county council has supported the proposals put forward by the district council for the provision of central barriers over a section of this road where there is a particular hazard.

Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment to what extent he considers provision of central barriers on the A690 through Houghton-le-Spring is retarded because of governmental restrictions on public expenditure.

Mr. Peyton

Not at all.