§ 15. Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Transport whether any new experiments 825 of the one-way or roundabout system of traffic have been made in the London area during the months of April and May; whether Reports from the police indicate that these experiments have been successful; and is it intended to carry out any further experiments in the near future.
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)No experiments of the one-way or roundabout system of traffic working have been authorised in the London Traffic Area during the months of April and May. It is hoped to carry out further experiments in the near future.
§ Colonel DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any of the roundabout systems have been discontinued through not being worked properly?
§ Colonel ASHLEYNo authorised roundabout system has been discontinued.
§ Colonel DAYWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether they are working satisfactorily in all the areas?
§ Colonel ASHLEYOh, naturally, anything that the Ministry of Transport does works satisfactorily.
§ Colonel DAYHow many fatal accidents have been reported through the roundabout system?