§ Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Transport, in view of the absence of a footway for pedestrians and the nature of the surface, including railway lines, of the swing bridge at Newhaven on the A.259, if he is satisfied that the notice restricting speed to five miles per hour for all traffic crossing the bridge is correctly sited; and what further protection for pedestrians, especially schoolchildren, he will provide to ensure maximum safety whilst crossing the bridge.
§ Sir T. Beamishasked the Minister of Transport how many pedestrians were involved in fatal, serious and minor accidents whilst crossing the swing bridge at Newhaven, on the A.259, during the last 10 years; and what proposals he has to increase safety at this bridge.
§ Mr. MarplesThe bridge and the siting of speed limit signs on it are the responsibility of the British Railways Board. Two accidents involving pedestrians have been reported to the police during the last 10 years; both were fatal. The real solution is to provide another bridge and I understand that the county council is considering this, as part of its proposals for a relief road.