§ Mr. Crouchasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the accident which occurred at Barham crossroads on the A2 on 20th July between a coach and a private car in which two people died; and if he will take urgent steps to introduce better safety measures or controls at this crossing.
§ Mr. CarmichaelPolice inquiries into this accident are not yet complete, but it appears that the car was emerging from the gap in the central reservation. We are urgently considering measures to improve safety at this crossing.