HC Deb 25 March 1964 vol 692 cc90-1W
87. Mr. Fletcher

asked the Minister of Transport when he received a letter from the Parents Committee of children attending the Newington Green Primary School, protesting against dangers to children caused by the one-way traffic scheme in Newington Green, Islington; and if, for the sake of safety, he will take immediate steps to cancel the existing traffic arrangements.

Mr. Galbraith

My right hon. Friend received a letter from this Committee on 16th March, 1964. The one-way traffic scheme referred to is a police experiment. It was introduced with my right hon. Friend's consent on 2nd February, 1964. Our traffic engineers are discussing urgently with the police and the Islington Borough Council what might be done to help pedestrians. My right hon. Friend will write to the hon. Member when he has their report. Meanwhile, we do not think the conditions are so serious as to warrant asking the Commissioner of Police to call off the experiment.