§ 72 and 73. Mr. Fowlerasked the Minister of Transport (1) if, in consequence of her investigations into this matter, she is now satisfied that the road-works on the A5 road at Oakengates, 331W Shropshire, were adequately signposted on the night of 20th-21st June, 1966; and if she will make a statement;
(2) if her investigation into the signposting of the roadworks on the A5 road at Oakengates, Shropshire, on the night of 20th-21st June, 1966, included consultation with the local residents.
§ Mr. John MorrisMy right hon. Friend's investigations, which did not include consultation with local residents, have shown that there were four signs on each side of the roadworks. Their wording, positioning and visibility were such as to give drivers adequate warning of the works. We are, however, now considering whether the steepness of the ramp around a manhole cover was a contributory factor in the accidents which have occurred.