§ Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Transport how many local authorities 204W have adopted the white-line method of traffic control at dangerous points; and whether any recommendations have been made drawing the attention of local authorities to this safety method?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYAlthough I am not able to quote the number of local authorities concerned, my own observation and the reports which I have received go to show that the "white line" is being widely used throughout the country. In various ways I have recently taken steps to draw the attention of local authorities to the utility of this precautionary method and have urged the need for uniformity of practice. I have also been in consultation with representatives of the metropolitan boroughs, and with various associations representing local authority engineers and surveyors and the views of chief constables are being sought through the Home Office. I hope shortly to be in a position to issue a circular on the subject of the use of "white lines," for the guidance of local authorities generally.