HC Deb 27 January 1972 vol 829 cc1602-3
12. Mr, Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will ensure that the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis reconsiders the request of the Inner London Education Authority for a school crossing patrol for Beaumont Road, Putney, taking into account the fact that over 200 children under 11 years of age cross at a time when on average 258 vehicles pass along the road.

Mr. Sharples

The results of a survey made earlier this month are being studied.

Mr. Jenkins

When the Home Secretary studies the survey, I hope he will bear in mind that I have in my hand a petition signed on behalf of 150 parents representing a similar number of children at the school. Would he also bear in mind that everybody concerned in the area—the Member of Parliament, Greater London Council representatives, the borough council and the Inner London Education Authority—believes that this crossing is necessary? At the moment, only the police are holding out.

Mr. Sharples

As the hon. Gentleman knows, we have had a considerable amount of correspondence about the crossing. The survey report is being made to the Metropolitan Police and I will write to the hon. Gentleman and inform him immediately the result of the survey is known.