HC Deb 11 November 1971 vol 825 cc241-2W
Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view, of the recent serious accidents and of the possible delay of up to two years in acquiring by compulsory purchase the seven acres of land necessary for straightening out the A57 road at Ragnall, he will now seek to install traffic signals.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

No. Traffic signals are not always a safe alternative to comprehensive improvements.