§ 34. Mr. Wainwrightasked the Minister of Transport if he will now give his decision in relation to the request from the Darfield Urban District Council for the reinstallation of a "Halt" sign at the junction of the B.6273 and A.635 roadways at Darfield.
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes HallettThere has been a marked reduction in the accident rate at this junction since additional carriageway markings were put down in September last year and we see no reason to alter the decision that a "Halt" sign here is not justified.
§ Mr. WainwrightDoes not the hon. and gallant Gentleman realise that the accidents which occurred at this crossroads were due to strangers and not to residents in and about that village? Every person who lives in and around Darfield and who drives a car knows these crossroads and always stops at this junction. I therefore think that the Minister should reconsider his decision and replace the "Halt" sign which was there in 1958.
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes HallettThe fact remains that accidents have gone down considerably since additional markings were placed there. We think it most important not to debase the currency of the "Halt" sign, which is a very important sign, or, for that matter, the double white lines. That is why we would be reluctant to establish a "Halt" sign at this junction.