§ 15. Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the dangers to which Members of the House, as well as the general public, are exposed, due to the fact that drivers of motor vehicles generally ignore the beaconless pedestrian crossing between St. Margaret's Church and St. Stephen's porch; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis informs me that it is not the experience of the police that drivers ignore their obligations at the pedestrian crossing place referred to, or that pedestrians are exposed to undue danger there. No accidents have occurred at this spot during the past twelve months. A police constable is specially posted at the crossing place when the House is in Session.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSHaving regard to the fact that no constable is ever present, or there is hardly ever a constable present, on the occasions when I cross, and that vehicles constantly pass at excessive speeds, will my right hon. Friend take some steps to see that vehicles do not entirely ignore pedestrian crossing markings?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe police are anxious to see that these crossings are observed.