§ 60. Sir G. DALRYMPLE-WHITEasked the Minister of Transport whether he will recommend to local authorities in urban areas the initiation of the insertion of steel studs in the roadway at recognised crossing places for pedestrians, as has been done in Paris?
§ Mr. PARKINSONIt has already been suggested to highway authorities that pedestrian crossing places could with advantage be indicated, in suitable places, by means of "white lines" across the roadway. It is well understood that the term "white line," when used in this connection, is not restricted in its meaning to continuous lines painted on the carriageway but also covers permanent markings by means of white metal studs or discs.
§ Sir G. DALRYMPLE-WHITEIs the hon. Gentleman aware that at certain places in London, pedestrians cross the roadway at every conceivable place, and at every conceivable angle, causing not only risk to their own lives, but risk of vehicles coming into collision?
§ Mr. B. RILEYHas the system in operation in Paris been considered by the Department?
§ Mr. PARKINSONCareful consideration has been given to this by my right hon. Friend who is taking great interest in the efforts being made by local authorities to deal with this problem.