§ 18. Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Minister of Transport whether, in the interests of road safety, he will initiate ex- 588 periments with coloured surfaces for pedestrian crossings and, if they prove helpful, bring them into general use.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (Mr. G. R. Strauss)A number of experiments have already been made using coloured surfaces for pedestrian crossings and my right hon. Friend is at present reviewing the results.
§ Mr. Skeffington-LodgeWould my hon. Friend consider experimenting with the use of luminous paint for these crossings? It would, at least, enhance their visibility during the hours of darkness.
§ Mr. StraussI rather doubt whether that is practicable, but I will certainly have it looked into.
§ Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas MooreWould the Minister consider selecting the colours red for danger, and blue for safety?