§ 6. Mr. Berryasked the Minister of Transport if she will extend the number of roads in the Metropolitan area which have synchronised traffic signals.
§ Mr. SwinglerAlthough there are some technical limitations, traffic signals are, where practicable, always synchronised. Plans are already being considered in conjunction with the G.L.C. and the police for the extension of computer control of traffic signals in the light of lessons to be learned from the experiment shortly to be started in West London, using a computer for the over-all control of some 70 installations.
§ Mr. BerryIs the hon. Gentleman aware that this is a very helpful way of tackling the problem of moving traffic in London? There are many streets, such as Gower Street and Cromwell Road, where this would be beneficial. May I ask him if he could arrange an urgent talk with Mr. Robert Vigars to get some ideas on how to get London moving?
§ Mr. SwinglerWe have been getting London moving. If there are any specific examples which the hon. Gentleman has of complaints about the lack of synchronisation, perhaps he will let us have them. As I have stated, this is already done wherever possible.