§ Mr. C. Pannellasked the Minister of Transport, whether he will give in the OFFICIAL REPORT figures for accidents that have occurred over the last three years on the Farnley Ring Road, Leeds, particularly at Butt Lane, Tong Road and Stonebridge Lane; and what proposals he has with regard to speed limits, as there will be considerable increase in the population crossing at these points when the estate is completed.
§ Mr. MarshIn the past three years there have been two fatal, 12 serious and 36 slight accidents on this length of road. Of these, 20 were at Butt Lane, 14 at Tong Road and 11 at Stonebridge Lane. My Department's Road Safety Unit at Dewsbury is now making a detailed investigation of this road at the request of the highway authority, Leeds County Borough Council, who will consider what additional safety measures are needed in the light of the Unit's report and recommendations.