§ 27. Sir W. BRASSasked the Minister of Transport whether he will consider the use of studded paths for pedestrians' crossings, which have been so successful in Paris for many years, in London, instead of the painted ones with crossing signs suggested by his Department?
Mr. STANLEYFor the present experiment, painted markings have been adopted, on the advice of the London Traffic Advisory Committee, as a matter of convenience and economy, but when permanent markings come to be laid down I shall, of course, consider the use of studs as suggested by my hon. and gallant Friend.
§ Sir W. BRASSDoes not my hon. Friend consider that, if the public are taught to regard the painted paths as pedestrian paths, then, if studded paths are introduced later on, the lesson will have to be re-learned?
§ Mr. PIKEWill my hon. Friend bear in mind that the Sheffield steel industry is completely equipped for the production of these studs?