HC Deb 14 July 1965 vol 716 cc72-3W
Mr. Boston

asked the Minister of Transport how many accidents have occurred on the M.20 in each year since it was opened to the latest convenient date; and what was the delay in notifying the emergency services in each case.

Mr. Tom Fraser

Following are the numbers of accidents involving death or injury (m the A.20 (M):

1960* 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965†
Fatal Accidents 1 0 1 4 2 0
Serious Injury 4 7 5 3 6 2
Slight Injury 5 14 13 9 6 3
* Part year only: Hollingbourne (east terminal)—A.229 opened June, 1960; A229—Coldharbour (west terminal) opened December, 1960.
† Up to 16th June.

No information is available about "damage only" accidents; nor about the time taken to notify the emergency services, but I am advised that there is no evidence of excessive delay.

Mr. Boston

asked the Minister of Transport how many breakdowns have occurred on the M.20 in each year since it was opened; and what was the average delay in notifying the breakdown service.

Mr. Tom Fraser

This information is not available.