HC Deb 13 June 1968 vol 766 cc62-3W
Mr. Robert Howarth

asked the Minister of Transport if, in view of the accident on the M6 at Winwick on 6th June when six people were killed, he will now give instructions for the erection of substantial crash barriers down the middle of all motorways, existing and in construction.

Mr. Marsh

No. My Department's policy on the use of crash barriers is set out in the Sixth Special Report from the Estimates Committee, 1967–68. It would not be an economical use of our limited resources to install central crash barriers along the whole length of all motorways.

67. Sir R. Russell

asked the Minister of Transport if, in view of the accident on the M6 on 6th June, as a result of which six people died, he will now take steps to have crash barriers erected along the central reservations of motorways.

Mr. Marsh

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given today to my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton, East (Mr. Robert Howarth).

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