§ 65. Mr. Gammansasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the inadequacy of signposts in inner London; and what steps he proposes to remedy the position before the Festival of Britain brings increased numbers of tourists to this country.
§ Mr. BarnesYes, Sir. Steps are being taken with a view to improving London signposting in time for the Festival.
§ Mr. GammansDoes the hon. Gentleman realise that it is not a question of improvement, but a question of starting from scratch? If he does not do something London will be full of penniless visitors with cars who simply cannot find their way home at all?
§ Mr. BarnesThat scheme has made considerable progress; and I would remind hon. Members that a Conservative Government was in power for many years and did nothing.
§ Mr. William TeelingCan the right hon. Gentleman tell the House what names of towns he proposes to put on the signposts going out of London? Strangers driving cars to the south coast to such places as Eastbourne and Brighton, simply cannot find their way owing to the vast numbers of cars on the roads.
§ Mr. BarnesI think we had better wait until the hon. Member for Hornsey (Mr. Gammans) and myself make that journey. and then we will be able to give the hon. Gentleman that information.
§ Mr. GammansIt will be a very long journey.