§ 67. Captain GARRO-JONESasked the Minister of Transport what was the reason for the delay in the inauguration of the roundabout-traffic system in Piccadilly Circus, and on what conditions the objections of the local authority were overcome?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe "roundabout" system of traffic devised for Piccadilly Circus started operation this morning. Personal discussions between the officials of my Department and those of the local authority have, I hope, satisfied the latter that the advantages of the scheme for this district will outweigh any possible disadvantages.
§ Captain GARRO-JONESWill it be possible to say whether the system has worked successfully this morning?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe system is working quite satisfactorily, and the police are handling the situation with great skill.