§ 62. Sir F. MEYERasked the Minister of Transport whether he is satisfied that the new traffic regulations in Piccadilly have been successful in accelerating the speed of traffic and reducing the number of traffic blocks; and, if so, whether he is considering the introduction of similar regulations in other main thoroughfares?
§ Colonel ASHLEYIn my opinion, yes, but the experiment has not been in operation sufficiently long to enable any definite conclusion to be formed. The London Traffic Advisory Committee are exploring and will continue to explore, the practicability of further regulations designed to assist in other congested thoroughfares, but with experiments of this character progress must, and should, necessarily be slow.
§ Sir F. MEYERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the abolition of the stopping place for omnibuses opposite Burlington House has caused grave inconvenience to a great number of, people; and is he of opinion that these regulations are necessary for the speeding-up of traffic?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI think it is necessary to have certain stopping places if you are to make any real progress, but the experiment will be watched.
§ 65. Sir F. MEYERasked the Minister of Transport whether he will consider adopting a regulation whereby no vehicle shall be permitted to draw up to the kerb on its off side facing oncoming traffic; and is he aware of the danger of this practice, especially at night?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI understand that the London Traffic Advisory Committee have given consideration to this matter, but they have tentatively come to the conclusion that regulations on the lines suggested would increase rather than diminish the traffic difficulties, in the more congested thoroughfares.