§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that by speed extensions the sea road from Brighton to Rottingdean has become dangerous and the fewness of islands and pedestrian crossings diminishes its usefulness to pedestrians; and if he will take steps to restore it to safety.
Mr. Bob BrownA speed limit or the provision of pedestrian facilities on this length of road would be, in the first instance,128W the responsibility of the Brighton County Borough Council as highway authority. If they seek our consent to a limit, we shall, of course, carefully, consider their proposal.