29 FEBRUARY 1952, Page 5

To measure money against life is never quite easy, but

only the most rigid economists will criticise the Chancellor of the Exchequer for earmarking £1,000,000 for road improve- ments at notorious danger-spots (local authorities adding another £500,000). In all the various crusades against road accidents this form of prevention has received least atten- tion, no doubt for the very reason that it costs money. But no improvement is capable of being more effective. By straighten- ing out sharp bends and staggering cross-roads or installing roundabouts road authorities could avert numbers of accidents. And it is to be hoped that alternatives to level cross- ings will not be altogether forgotten. *