§ 25. Mr. William Shepherdasked the Minister of War Transport if he will consider taking powers to make it compulsory for local authorities to provide name plates easily readable by day and night at all intersections.
§ The Minister of War Transport (Mr. Barnes)In my reply to the hon. Member on 14th February, I expressed the hope that local authorities would give special attention to the subject of street name plates in the light of the recommendation of the Traffic Signs Committee, whose report has now been published. I sent a copy of this report to all highway authorities on 1st March. Before considering seeking powers of compulsion, I would prefer that local authorities should have reasonable opportunity under existing statutory provisions to give effect to the recommendations of the report
§ Mr. ShepherdIn view of the importance of obtaining uniformity in this matter, will the Minister give an undertaking that if he does not get results, he will seek the powers which are necessary?
§ Mr. BarnesI will certainly give the matter further consideration, if my requests are not acted upon.