HC Deb 27 November 1928 vol 223 c227
44. Captain CROOKSHANK

asked the Minister of Transport whether in view of the numerous street accidents in London, he will consider making an order that the roundabout system should be used in every London square as a regular rule of the road?

Colonel ASHLEY

I am afraid I cannot accept my hon. and gallant Friend's suggestion that this system should be adopted in every London square. Each case for the institution of a roundabout system of traffic needs to be considered on its merits, and with the most careful consideration of its own special characteristics.

Captain CROOKSHANK

Would not a universal system help to reduce the number of accidents?

Colonel ASHLEY

No; the roundabout system were introduced where it is not fit to he adopted, it might increase the number of accidents.

Lieut.-Colonel Sir G. DALRYMPLEWHITE

Would it not be almost impossible in a square like Eaton Square, which is three-quarters of a mile round?