§ 33. Mr. WILMOTasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the number of serious accidents resulting from the speed of traffic in the New King's Road, Fulham, particularly on that portion of the road between Perrymead Street and Broom-house Road; and whether he will take steps to impose a speed limit on this section and to erect warning signs?
Mr. STANLEYThe traffic conditions in the New King's Road, Fulham, have been under consideration for some time by my Department in consultation with the Commissioner of Police, and I am taking steps to ascertain whether the local authority are prepared to erect traffic control signals at a number of intersections.
§ Mr. WILMOTWould the traffic control signals be in addition or alternative to a speed limit for the section?
Mr. STANLEYMy hon. Friend realises that, with regard to the speed limit, under the existing law the initiative rests with the local council.
§ Sir PERCY HARRISWill the hon. Gentleman consider making a contribution towards widening this road, the narrowness of which is one of the causes of the danger?