§ 30. Mr. Pilkingtonasked the Minister of Transport at what date pedestrian crossings are to be set up in Huyton, on the Liverpool-Prescot road?
§ The Minister of Transport (Mr. Burgin)I have approved a scheme for the establishment of nine pedestrian crossings on this road, which has dual carriageways with a central reserved tramway track. The exact siting of the crossings will be settled at a conference of the parties interested which I am about to hold.
§ Mr. PilkingtonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that these crossings were recommended very nearly a year ago, and in view of the number of accidents on this road will not the right hon. Gentleman expedite the matter as much as he can?
§ Mr. BurginCertainly, but it is for the Huyton District Council and the tramway company to agree. If they will not, I will come in and see that they agree.
§ Mr. MacquistenWhy are such obsolete things as tramways still allowed to exist?