HC Deb 11 November 1968 vol 773 cc5-6W
63. Mr. Kitson

asked the Minister of Transport what consideration is now being given to erecting safety barriers down the central reservation on the A1 in the North Riding; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bob Brown

Our policy on crash barriers is set out in the observations on Recommendation (6) of the Estimates Committee (Sixth Special Report—1967–68—Road Research). We do not intend installing them on this section of the A1.

64. Mr. Kitson

asked the Minister of Transport how many accidents have occurred in the years 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967 by vehicles crossing the central reservation and hitting oncoming traffic on the A1 in the North Riding of Yorkshire; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bob Brown

This information is not immediately available, but an investigation into accidents on this stretch of road is being carried out by the Road Safety Unit. I will write to the hon. Member when the report of this investigation is received.