HC Deb 25 February 1942 vol 378 c199
43. Sir H. Williams

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he now intends to open for traffic the newly-constructed road from West Kensington to West Cromwell Road, which has now been completed for many weeks?

Mr. Noel-Baker

This new section of road has not been opened, because traffic lights, which were held to be essential to the public safety, cannot be obtained. I am, however, considering whether some other means can be devised which will make it possible to use the road.

Sir H. Williams

Is my hon. Friend aware that in many parts of London there are roads which have no traffic lights, and that there is no objection to this road being treated in the same way?

Mr. Noel-Baker

The police authorities consider that this is a particularly dangerous point, and my hon. Friend will recognise that I must have their concurrence. I am as anxious as he is to open this road, and I hope to find some means by which it can be done.

Lieutenant Butcher

Could not my hon. Friend use some of the police who are now engaged at race meetings and dog tracks for traffic control duties?