§ 42. Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the compulsory regulations which exist in some of the big Continental capitals with regard to the control of pedestrian traffic crossing busy thoroughfares; and will he consider the introduction of legislation of a similar nature in London which will have as its objective the regulation of pedestrian traffic crossing the streets at given points and at a given signal during the rush hours of the day?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI am aware that in certain cities abroad pedestrians are not permitted to cross the more important streets except under control and at prescribed points. I do not think that it would be practicable to introduce such a system in London. But, as the hon. Member is aware, signs have been erected in several important thoroughfares to indicate the most suitable crossing places for pedestrians, and it is proposed to extend this practice.
§ Colonel ASHLEYI could not say without notice, but the hon. Member will have seen them in Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square.