§ 74. Sir PERCY HURDasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the increasing frequency of accidents involving life and limb at the five-road centre at the Archway Tavern, Highgate; and whether he will confer with the London County Council and the borough councils of Islington and St. Pancras, with a view to the provision of a passenger subway at this point?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Lieut.-Colonel Headlam)My hon. Friend is aware that traffic conditions at the Archway Tavern, Highgate, are unsatisfactory. The possibility of effecting 895 an improvement was considered a few years ago with the London County Council and the borough councils concerned, but owing to difficulties which arose, the matter was dropped. He is, however, quite prepared to consider any suitable scheme which the local authorities may wish to promote; and in the meantime he is in negotiation with the Islington Borough Council regarding the provision of traffic control signals at this junction, with a view to bringing about some improvement.
§ Sir P. HURDMay I ask whether consideration will be given to a passenger subway at that point?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMI am sure that consideration will be given to all means of safety.