HC Deb 29 June 1955 vol 543 cc377-8
20. Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the reason for the continued delay in introducing the experimental one-way system in Great Portland Street; when a start may now be expected; and in which direction it is intended that traffic will flow.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

There was some difficulty about the alternative routes for buses, but I am glad to say that the Commissioner of Police has informed me that one-way working was introduced experimentally in Great Portland Street on Tuesday, 21st June, in a southbound direction from Devonshire Street to Margaret Street.

Mr. Robinson

Is the Minister aware that I am glad that a start has been made at last since I first put this Question on the Order Paper? Will he consider extending this system over the whole length of Great Portland Street and, possibly, into the streets which cross it at right angles?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I will certainly consider that, but the hon. Member will have gathered from my main answer that this system on the present length of street has been introduced experimentally. I should like to watch the experiment before deciding to extend it.