§ 42. Mr. Costainasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is aware of the dangers to which pedestrians are subjected because of the traffic con gestion in the High Street at Hythe; and whether he will investigate the possibility of providing pedestrian crossing to help shoppers, especially those with young children or babies in prams, to cross the road with greater safety.
§ Mr. MulleyThe proposed removal of through traffic is the best way of solving pedestrian problems in Hythe High Street. Meanwhile I am looking into the possibility of short-term measures though550W I doubt whether pedestrian crossings are the answer in this case.