55. Mr. Millsasked the Minister of Transport how many accidents were reported on the A.30 road between Exeter, Tedburn St. Mary and Whiddon Down in the last 12 months; and what action he is taking to minimise the dangers of this road.
§ Mr. Tom FraserIn the 12 months period ended 1st October, 1964, 101 accidents were reported, of which 41 involved personal injury. A major improvement scheme at Whiddon Down is already in progress and four other schemes are expected to be started within the next year or so. Altogether there are eight major schemes amounting to over £300,000 for this stretch of road, in addition to minor improvement schemes.