§ 54. Mr. Fletcherasked the Minister of Transport what discussions he and his traffic engineers have now had with the police and the Islington Borough Council in order to remove the hazards to pedestrians and to children in particular, caused by the one-way experimental traffic scheme at Newington Green, Islington.
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes HallettOur traffic engineers have been in constant touch with the police and the two councils concerned since the experimental traffic scheme was introduced in February. Recommendations have been made to the Islington Borough Council for improving the school crossing patrol arrangements, the siting of pedestrian crossings, guard rails and school warning signs, and the layout of island refuges; and to the Stoke Newington Borough Council for changes in the traffic signals to help pedestrians. Some of these improvements have been made. We will write more fully to the hon. Member when we know the views of the councils.