§ 69. Mr. G. HARDIEasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the ever-increasing danger from motor traffic at the junction of Asmun's Hill and Willifield Way, N. W.11, he proposes to give some protection to foot passengers?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAA recent "spot check" count showed that the vehicular traffic through the junction was less than 50 vehicles per hour, while pedestrians numbered about 80 per hour. If the hon. Gentleman has any further particulars regarding this junction, I shall be very glad to have them.
§ Mr. HARDIEI understood that that report had been math, but what has not been reported is that there is a school near, and there is danger at the times when the children are going into or coming out of the school, because a great many of the mothers take the children to school an I meet them in the afternoon. If the right hon. Gentleman thinks that is something which does not demand attention, I disagree. What percentage of accidents shall we have to have here before we can get some attention given to the matter?
§ Mr. HORE BELISHAI wish to be as sympathetic as possible to the hon. Member, and if he will assist me in any way I shall be glad. I have shown him that the traffic is extremely sparse at this point, and if he has any suggestion to make I shall be most glad to consider it. I do not know what he has in mind.
§ Mr. HARDIEA policeman in school hours.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThat is not a question for me.
§ Mr. HERBERT G. WILLIAMSCan the right hon. Gentleman say how many accidents there have been in this part of Glasgow?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAIt is not in Glasgow.