§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will consider plans for reconstructing the bridge at Braidwood, Lanark, in the interests of road safety.
§ Mr. MaclayPlans for the reconstruction of this bridge and the realignment of the approaches are being considered in consultation with the British Transport Commission, but I cannot say yet when the work will be carried out.
§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many road accidents have occurred at Braidwood Bridge, Lanarkshire, since the war; and the number of persons injured, and fatally injured.
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§ Mr. MaclayFrom 1st February, 1946, to date, there have been 17 accidents at or near Braidwood Bridge, in which 7 people were injured, none of them fatally.