§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will review the road layout and sign posts at the Al Berwick bypass junction with the Paxton road, following the two fatal accidents which have occurred at that point since the bypass was opened in November 1983.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI much regret the two recent fatal accidents on the A1 Berwick bypass. My Department, in consultation with the Northumbria Police, is examining the circumstances of the two incidents. Careful consideration is being given to a number of matters including road layout and traffic signs, as quickly as possible.