§ 59. Mr. Lyonsasked the Minister of Transport whether he can now give any report on the efficiency of the illuminated kerb as a factor in road safety; and in what areas it is being utilised?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (Captain Austin Hudson)There are installations at Kingston-on-Thames, Nottingham, Tynemouth and North Shields. They are at present in the experimental stage.
§ Mr. LyonsCan my hon. and gallant Friend say whether, so far as can be ascertained from the experiments, the illuminated kerb is giving satisfaction?
§ Captain HudsonOn the whole, we think that a system of adequate street lighting is preferable.