§ 50. Mr. Brewisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many accidents occurred on the Forth Road Bridge or its approaches on 9th and 10th November; and what action he will take to make this route safer in foggy weather.
§ Mr. RossI understand that on these two days there were accidents involving 27 vehicles and resulting in slight injuries to five people. Safety arrangements on the Bridge are a matter for the Forth Road Bridge Joint Board, but in thick fog the main responsibility for avoiding accidents must rest with drivers.