§ Mr. R. W. Elliottasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the danger to pedestrians on the West Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; and if he will examine the position reached in discussions between his divisional engineers and the city council on the construction of pedestrian crossings on this road.
§ Mr. Tom FraserMy divisional road engineer has recently approved the installation of a zebra crossing at the junction of Middleton Avenue with West Road. Earlier this year he approved290W the installation of traffic signals at the junction of Brighton Grove with West Road. In addition he has suggested to the city council that the erection of refuges in West Road would assist pedestrians. He will review the position following experience with these measures.