§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the recent demonstration by local inhabitants on the Western Avenue with the intention of emphasising the danger arising from the absence of a speed limit on that thoroughfare; whether he is aware that five children in a neighbouring school have had their mothers killed by motor cars; and whether he intends to take action to meet the local demand of residents to minimise the danger of excessive speed?
§ Mr. BurginI would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave on the 21st July to the hon. Member for Acton (Mr. Duggan) intimating that as a temporary measure and pending the construction of permanent works, footbridges are to be provided at once across Western Avenue near the junctions with Perryn Road and Allan Way. I am unable to 3121W identify the five fatalities referred to in the second part of the question. I am taking the action which, in my judgment, is best calculated to provide for the safety of pedestrians wishing to cross this road.