HC Deb 23 December 1964 vol 704 cc1228-9
14. Mr. Peter Walker

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will make a statement on the conclusions he has reached from the experiments made in the use of compulsory pedestrian crossings.

Mr. Tom Fraser

The results of the pedestrian control experiment in London require very careful study before conclusions can be reached. This is proceeding. I will make a statement as soon as possible

Mr. Walker

Could the right hon. Gentleman give us any idea of how long is "as soon as possible"?

Mr. Fraser

"As soon as possible" must be rather soon, because the experimental regulations run out at the end of March, which is not very far away. "As soon as possible" must be before then.

Mr. Lipton

Will my right hon. Friend say whether in connection with this matter he intends to abandon the Panda crossing system which has proved a complete failure?

Mr. Fraser

I do not want to prejudge what I may do when I make a statement a little later.