§ 23. Mr. McCartneyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the relatively frequent rate of accidents on the A74 involving vehicles and resulting in fatalities and serious injuries to passengers and others, he will make a statement on the known causes and the action he has taken to control these and eliminate their consequences.
§ Mr. William RossMany factors contribute to accidents, and the record would be improved if road users paid more attention to road and traffic conditions and were more careful and considerate generally. Individual accidents are studied to see whether they point to action which could reduce their number and severity, and within the resources available appropriate action is taken. On the specific measures being taken to improve the A74 I would refer to my reply to the hon. Member for Dumfries on 20th October (Mr. Monro).