§ Mr. CAMPBELLasked the Minister of Transport what authorities are consulted in advance in regard to the adoption of 2508W the roundabout system of traffic in different parts of London; and whether these same authorities are asked for their views as to whether it is a success or a failure, and who, among all these authorities, is supposed to represent the point of view of the individual private driver of any vehicle?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe authorities consulted are the London Traffic Advisory Committee, the Commissioner of Police responsible for the control and regulation of traffic in the particular area, and also, where the introduction of such a scheme involves alterations to refuges on the highway or the laying down of white lines, the appropriate highway authority or authorities. All such schemes are put into force for an experimental period, at the expiration of which they are to be reviewed, and all representations made with regard to them will, of course, be carefully considered. With regard to the last part of the question, as my hon. Friend is aware, the London County Council and the councils of the counties, county boroughs and Metropolitan boroughs in the London traffic area are represented on the Traffic Advisory Committee. I think it may be fairly assumed that the convenience and safety of all users of the highways are considered, including private motorists.