§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has made concerning West Sussex county council's bid for funding to improve the A24 between Horsham and Capel; when he will announce his decision on funding; and how many accidents there have been on this road in each of the past five years. [82731]
Mr. SpellerAs with all major local transport scheme bids my officials have discussed the proposal with the promoters, West Sussex and Surrey county councils, prior to the bid's submission. We will announce our decisions on all major local transport scheme bids in December as part of the local transport capital settlement for 2003– 04. The accident figures on this road, in each of the last five years for which figures are available, are set out in the table.
All accidents on A24 Horsham-Capel, between Great Daux Roundabout and Clark's Green (1997–2001) Number of accidents 1997 22 1998 24 1999 26 2000 24 2001 20