§ 25 and 26. Mr. Symondsasked the Minister of Transport (1) if, in the interests of road safety, he will authorise the painting of pedestrian crossings with amber zig-zag lines;
(2) if he has now completed his review of the results of experiments using coloured surfaces for pedestrian crossings; and what conclusions he has come to.
§ Mr. BarnesThe use of coloured surfaces for pedestrian crossings is being investigated by the Road Research Board and I propose to await the results of their work before reaching a conclusion.
§ Mr. SymondsIs my right hon. Friend satisfied that motorists are at present paying sufficient respect to pedestrian crossings, and, if not, will he speed up some measures to ensure such respect?
§ Mr. BarnesNo, I am not satisfied that motorists are paying sufficient attention to pedestrian crossings. We are certainly trying to expedite this particular examination.
§ Mr. SymondsIs it merely a matter of shortage of paint?
§ Colonel J. R. H. HutchisonWill the Minister say whether, under this scheme, pedestrians are expected to take a zig-zag course?
§ Mr. W. FletcherWould the Minister see that paint of a permanent character is used so that the markings will be "forever amber"?