§ 24. Viscount CRANBORNEasked the Minister of Transport whether he will consider the introduction of the roundabout system of traffic in all London squares?
§ Mr. PYBUSI am advised that roundabout working should only be introduced in cases where definite advantages to traffic are likely to accrue. In a number of London squares the volume of traffic is small, and no serious difficulties are experienced under the existing arrangements.
§ Viscount CRANBORNEDoes not my hon. Friend feel that owing to the present chaotic system in London squares there is great danger both for pedestrians and for motorists, and, if the roundabout system has succeeded in Parliament Square and other squares, why should it not be extended to all the London squares?
§ Mr. PYBUSFor the reason that I have already given, namely, that we do not consider it desirable to extend it to all the squares and that the roundabout system must be dependent on traffic conditions.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs my hon. Friend not aware that the roundabout system has not done anything but increase the taximen's charges?
§ Mr. CHORLTONWill my hon. Friend explain why the arrangement for a roundabout at the Westminster end of the new Lambeth Bridge has been made, whereas at the other end no such traffic improvement has been provided?
§ Mr. PYBUSI do not think that question arises here, but, if my hon. Friend will put it down, I will see to it.