44. Captain CROOKSHANKasked 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 ASHLEYI 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.
§ Colonel ASHLEYNo; the roundabout system were introduced where it is not fit to he adopted, it might increase the number of accidents.
Lieut.-Colonel Sir G. DALRYMPLEWHITEWould it not be almost impossible in a square like Eaton Square, which is three-quarters of a mile round?