§ Mr. Aitkenasked the Minister of Transport if the negotiations for the acquisition of certain properties to give a widened and less dangerous footpath alongside the trunk road A 45 in Woolpit village, Suffolk, have been completed; and if he is aware that this has been under discussion with his Department since 1948 and that the increasing traffic on this main route has greatly increased the hazard to pedestrians since that date.
§ Mr. BarnesI am aware that traffic conditions in the village of Woolpit call for improvement of the road. The limited funds available for road works do not enable a comprehensive scheme to be undertaken at present, but I hope to put in hand this year some work to improve conditions near the church and so to meet what appears to be the most urgent need.
Preliminary discussions have taken place with the owners about the acquisition of the property which would be required: final negotiations will begin as soon as possible.