§ 23. Mr. Berryasked the Minister of Transport by what date all road signs in Great Britain will conform to a standard pattern.
Mr. Bob BrownMost regulatory signs were converted by the end of 1967 and the remainder will be converted by the end of this year. My right hon. Friend hopes soon to consult representative organisations about terminal dates for conversion of the other signs.
§ Mr. BerryWould not the hon. Gentleman agree that it is essential in the interests of safety that signs should conform to a standard pattern as early as possible? Would he say something about the Minister's statement last week about the possibility of using kilometre road restriction signs and their cost?
Mr. BrownWe recognise the need for rapid conversion, which arises from the possible consfusion caused by differing systems of signing, on road safety grounds, better traffic flow grounds, and so on. I cannot recall my right hon. Friend saying anything last week about the metric system.