§ 10. Mr. Snowasked the Minister of Transport why cattle-crossing signs at Longdon, Staffordshire, have not yet been authorised by his Department, in view of the recommendations made to him by public authorities in the area; whether he is aware of the danger both to drovers and cattle crossing the Lichfield-Rugeley main road; and if he will investigate this delay.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (Mr. John Hay)The signs were authorised on 6th November and erected on 9th November.
§ Mr. SnowThat is quite creditable, but why was there such a delay after the recommendation of the Staffordshire Constabulary?
§ Mr. HayIt was mainly due to sickness and pressure of more important work in the office of our divisional road engineer.