§ Mr. Monroasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many accidents have taken place on the A74 since 1st October 1976 at or near lane restrictions due to road repairs or pipe-laying operations.
§ Mr. McElhoneIn the period 1st October 1976 to 31st December 1976, six accidents involving injury.
§ Mr. Monroasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many sections of the north and southbound carriageways, respectively, of the A74 were restricted on 21st December; what was the approximate length of each section; and whether 545W there is co-ordination between the regional authorities, the gas board contractors and the Scottish Office as to how much of this road is under repair at any one time.
§ Mr. McElhoneSeven sections of the northbound carriageway extending to 3.1, 2.0, 2.0, 1.4, 2.0, 0.9 and 0.7 kilometres; and three sections of the southbound carriageway extending to 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2 kilometres. The gas board, which was responsible for only one of the restrictions, co-operates with the regional councils and my Department on the timing of its operations.