§ 10. Mr. HANNONasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the danger of the street crossing between Old Palace Yard and Westminster Hall; whether any steps are taken by the police to regulate the speed of traffic proceeding between Millbank and Parliament Square; and whether, with a view to safeguarding the lives of Members of this House and others who have business in Abingdon Street, he will consider what steps he can take, by the erection of additional refuges or otherwise, to eradicate the present dangers of the crossing?
Mr. HENDERSONThe difficulties of the crossing are well known, and police are instructed to prevent any person driving at a speed or in a manner which is dangerous. The Commissioner does not think that additional refuges are at present required.
§ Mr. HANNONIs there any policeman on point duty there at all?
Mr. HENDERSONIn this case the police are aware. They have to watch the traffic coming from that part and to see that drivers do not exceed the speed.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill they pay particular attention to the safety of the people who frequent Abingdon Street?
§ Lieut.-Colonel JAMESMay I advise the right hon. Gentleman to stand for 10 minutes in the street and see the speed of the traffic?
Mr. HENDERSONI know the difficulty, and if the instructions of the police are observed I think that it will be all right.
§ Mr. HANNONWill the right hon. Gentleman bring the matter to the notice of the Commissioner, to see if anything can be done to safeguard the lives of the people?