§ 83. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the benefit to all road users of "cat's-eye" studs; and if he will ensure their installation as quickly as possible on all main and secondary roads throughout the country.
§ The Minister of Transport (Mr. Barnes)I wish to encourage the use of "cat's-eye" studs in suitable circumstances. In urban areas, where street lighting is adequate, these studs are not required. In country areas they can often be used with great advantage to traffic, and I have called the attention of highway authorities to this fact.
§ Major Cecil PooleIs the Minister aware that when the road surface becomes worn these studs cause very great damage to car tyres, and that it would be far better to locate them in the kerbside, where they are also of greater use to motorists?
§ Mr. BarnesI do not accept the first part of the hon. and gallant Member's comment, but I would certainly agree that putting them in the kerbside might also be a matter for future study.