§ 69. Mr. GOLDIEasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware of the danger to Members of Parliament and pedestrians generally existing at the uncontrolled crossing in St. Margaret's Street between the Houses of Parliament and St. Margaret's Church; and whether, in accordance with the Standing Orders of this House, he will arrange for police control similar to that provided at the other crossing in Parliament Square, so that safe access may be afforded to those proceeding to the Houses of Parliament?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd)My right hon. Friend has been in communication with the Commissioner of Police who informs him that at present eight policemen are employed on points in the vicinity of the Palace of Westminster when the Houses of Parliament are in Session. Only one slight accident involving personal injury has occurred on the crossing in question since 1st January, 1935, and while further control at this crossing is not considered necessary from the point of view of traffic danger, the Commissioner has decided that, in order to facilitate the passage of hon. Members, this crossing shall in future be controlled by a policeman while Parliament is in Session.
§ Mr. GOLDIEMay I thank my hon. Friend for his reply?
§ Mr. STOREYWill the Home Secretary also have attention paid to the crossing at the junction of Abingdon Street and Old Palace Yard?