§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the projected date for cessation of use of the present A473 road between Albion Colliery, Cilfynydd, and Traveller's Rest, Abercynon.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasI have invited tenders for the construction of the third stage of the A470 trunk road between Glyntaff and Abercynon. I hope work can start early in 1971 and be completed in about 2½ years. The existing length526W of road between Albion Colliery, Cilfynydd, and Traveller's Rest, Abercynon, is being re-aligned to cater for local traffic and is not being taken out of use.
§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many fatal accidents have occurred each year since 1960 on the A473 road between Albion Colliery, Cilfynydd, and Traveller's Rest, Abercynon;
(2) how many road accidents have occurred on the A473 road between Albion Colliery, Cilfynydd, and Traveller's Rest, Abercynon, since 1964, which have been caused in whole or in part by a vehicle overtaking another or others;
(3) how many multiple road accidents there have been on the A473 road between Albion Colliery, Cilfynydd, and Traveller's Rest, Abercynon, each year since 1964.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasI regret that this information for the years in question is not readily available. I am obtaining such information as is available for the recent years and will then write to the hon. Member.