51. Earl of Dalkeithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications he has received from local authorities in Scotland for the making of new pedestrian crossings during the last 18 months; how many he has authorised; and how many he has rejected.
§ Mr. RossSince 1st January, 1965 I have approved 109 crossings controlled by lights and 5 uncontrolled zebra crossings. Figures of all applications rejected are not readily available but during this period Edinburgh Corporation applied for 43 crossings, of which 37 were approved, four were refused and two are under consideration.