§ 39. Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Transport whether, with a view to further reducing road casualties and as a warning to pedestrians as to the dangers of not exercising caution when crossing roads, he will consider having prominently painted on the surface of the roads at all dangerous crossings the words, "Look before you cross"?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Hore-Belisha)This is frequently done in appropriate cases.
§ Mr. DAYDoes not the Minister agree that if this was done more than it is, it would make the pedestrian public more careful before crossing the road?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAYes, I think it should be done in appropriate cases, but it is for the highway authorities to take action wherever it may be required.
§ Mr. DAYWill the right hon. Gentleman consider getting into communication with highway authorities to see that they do make use of this warning?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThere is a variety of conditions, and I should hesitate to issue a circular on the subject, but I think the fact that the hon. Member has asked these questions will draw attention to the matter.