HC Deb 15 February 1927 vol 202 c743
61. Colonel DAY

asked the Minister of Transport whether any action has been taken by his Department with a view to the provision of new road signposts in order to meet the requirements of modern traffic?

Colonel ASHLEY

Since the issue by my Department six years ago of a circular to all highway authorities recommending the standardisation of direction-posts and warning-posts, financial assistance has been given from the Road Fund towards the sign-posting of roads. Thanks very largely to this aid, much progress has been made in the desired direction, and I shall continue, as in the past, to encourage local authorities in the extension of this work.

Colonel DAY

Will the Minister consider having the signposts on the principal arterial roads done in luminous paint, so that they may be read at night-time?

Colonel ASHLEY

No, Sir