§ 29. Mr. K. Robinsonasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he is satisfied with the results of the experimental one-way system in Great Portland Street; and if he will make the scheme permanent.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterOne-way working has improved traffic conditions here, but there have been several objections from frontagers and others. Before the system is made permanent, with or without variations, I shall have to consult the London and Home Counties Traffic Advisory Committee.
§ Mr. RobinsonMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman not to be deterred by vested interests and people living in Portland Place from making this admirable scheme permanent? At the same time, will he consider improving it still further by restricting parking in Devonshire Street and Mortimer Street, between Great Portland Street and Portland Place?
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterI feel bound to pay some attention to those who live in the localities affected by the order or who trade there. As far as the second part of the Question is concerned, I have really nothing to add to my original answer.