§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many accidents at Cartland Bridge, Lanark, have been reported to his Department during the past three months ; and how many people have been killed and injured there, respectively ;
(2) whether he has completed his inquiries about representations made to him by the hon. Member for Lanark about road safety at Cartland Bridge, Lanark ; and what steps he proposes to take ;
(3) what representations he has received from the Lanark Town Council about Cartland Bridge ; and whether representatives of his Department have yet met the town council to consider the matter.
§ Mr. J. StuartOne accident has occurred on this bridge and three near it since 1st July last ; two people were killed and seven injured. Criminal proceedings are pending as a result of one of the accidents, and I regret that until these have been disposed of I am unable to comment on my hon. Friend's representations. I have received no representations from Lanark Town Council.