HC Deb 24 March 1970 vol 798 c1193
16. Mr. Berry

asked the Minister of Transport what are the results of the experimental zig-zag markings outside schools.

Mr. Bob Brown

Indications are that the new marking is more effective than the present one.

Mr. Berry

Would the hon. Gentleman not agree that it is desirable to have an area outside schools where parking is banned, but which could be kept purely for parents setting down and picking up children? Does he realise that this would enable the children to wait safely on the pavement instead of running about the streets, perhaps causing serious accidents?

Mr. Brown

The purpose of the markings is not to provide a facility for parents picking up and setting down children. The purpose is to keep the school entrance clear and to give drivers unrestricted visibility of the school entrance and children approaching. Much of the danger at school entrances is caused by parents who are extremely selfish in this respect.