§ 25. Mr. Emeryasked the Minister of Transport what steps he is taking to remove major hindrances to the flow of traffic on important derestricted trunk roads.
§ Mr. HayWithin the funds at our disposal, we are doing everything possible to improve the flaw of traffic on trunk roads by removing the worst hindrances such as sharp bends, level intersections and level railway crossings. We are also considering the possibility of extending the clearways system.
§ Mr. EmeryTo carry out the substance of his reply, would my hon. Friend arrange for the linked traffic lights on the A.4 from Slough to the Slough Trading Estate to be turned off between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.? This is a derestricted road. Does the Minister realise that during these hours there is next to no traffic crossing the A.4 and that these traffic lights are, more often than not, being "shot" by people who pay no regard to them at all.
§ Mr. HayI will look into that. I should say that if any proposal of that kind were put forward we should consult the local highway authority before doing anything.
§ Mr. BrockwayMay I ask whether, in view of the very valuable work which is being done in Slough as a pioneer safety town in this country, he will discuss the matter with the Slough Safety Council before reaching a decision?
§ Mr. MarplesI think that is implicit in the Answer I have just given to my hon. Friend.