§ 54. Mr. SORENSENasked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered the advisability of encouraging loop lines in tramways in order that passengers may be embarked and disembarked near the pavement, thus avoiding traffic congestion and lessening public danger?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONI am advised that any general construction of loop lines on tramways to enable passengers to be taken up or set down near the pavement would be likely to have the effect of increasing traffic congestion and to be a source of danger to other users of the road.
§ Mr. SORENSENIs my hon. Friend aware of any area where these loop lines are in operation?
§ Mr. MORRISONNo, not on the lines suggested by my hon. Friend.
Sir F. HALLHas it not been a fundamental policy of those responsible for tramway accommodation to see that there is always at least the usual 9 feet 6 inches for the purpose of avoiding any accidents?
§ Mr. MORRISONI would not say that it has been the universal policy, but certainly it is thought desirable.