asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the condition of road A. 18, from Ash Hill Corner to Hatfield Town End, near Doncaster; whether he is aware that this road bears heavy commercial traffic in addition to heavy seaside traffic at the week-ends and that two corners on this stretch have very bad accident records; and what action he proposes to take?

I am aware of the traffic conditions on the section of road to which the hon. Member refers. Plans have already been prepared for the construction of a by-pass which will enable through traffic to avoid this section, and negotiations for the acquisition of the necessary land are in progress.