§ 10. Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he will state the number of pedestrians killed or injured by vehicles in the Royal Parks in any convenient recent period.
§ Mr. MellishOne pedestrian was killed, 12 were seriously injured and 16 slightly injured in the year 1967.
§ Sir R. RussellIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there are very few facilities for pedestrians to cross the road in the Royal Parks? There are no pedestrian crossings—only police officers at infrequent intervals and at certain times of the day. Might not that be a cause of these accidents?
§ Mr. MellishI am not complacent about these figures. May I put it to the hon. Member that zebra crossings and other traffic control paraphernalia in the Royal Parks run counter to the desire of most people who go into the Parks—which is to be quiet and to get some rest? If I had my way I would keep all motorists and all motor cars out of the Parks.
§ Mr. A. RoyleWill the Minister give an assurance that he has no intention of putting pedestrian crossings or other such paraphernalia in Richmond Park?
§ Mr. MellishI have no such intention.