§ 73. Mr. Dayasked the Minister of Transport whether in view of the fact that many pedestrian beacons are not sufficiently conspicuous at night, he will consider what action he will take with local authorities for the purpose of seeing that pedestrian crossings are more clearly visible to drivers at night?
§ Mr. BurginI have already informed local authorities who have raised this question that where pedestrian crossing beacons are not sufficiently conspicuous at night, the street lighting should be improved so that not only the beacons but the crossing and any pedestrians using it may be clearly visible to drivers. When a suitable opportunity offers I will consider so advising local authorities generally.
§ Mr. DayHave alterations been made in all these crossings to which road engineers have referred his Department?
§ Mr. BurginThat is rather a wide and general question. I should say, broadly speaking, yes.
§ Mr. Benjamin SmithCan the right hon. Gentleman tell the House whether it is obligatory upon the councils to carry out his requests or otherwise?
§ Mr. BurginIt varies with the requests, and I should think that it also varies with the councils.