§ 73 and 74. Sir D. Kaberryasked the Minister of Transport (1) if he will extend the speed restriction limit from its present point on the Leeds-Otley trunk road at Adel, Leeds, to a point at least 300 yards to the north nearer the Leeds boundary so as to cover all the built-up area;
(2) when he proposes to initiate a scheme for the improvement and widening of the Leeds-Otley trunk road from the end of the double track road at Lawns-wood in Leeds north-westerly to the Leeds boundary at Bramhope, to incorporate safe crossings for pedestrians at suitable points, and to provide adequate arrangements for effective lighting.
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§ Mr. MarplesThere are many more urgent road improvement schemes than this one awaiting a place in my trunk road programme and I am afraid it is unlikely to be included for some time. I have had counts taken of persons crossing the road, but these do not indicate that pedestrian crossings are required. If the Leeds City Council ask me to approve a grant towards the cost of improving the street lighting, I will consider it. I am reexamining the case for extending the speed limit on this road and I will write to my hon. Friend about it.