§ Major NATHANasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the numerous accidents in London caused by motor cars colliding with street islands, he will take steps to ensure that policemen on duty at such points shall be sufficiently visible, and that the pedestals at the ends of these islands are painted in white instead of the present dull grey?
Mr. CYLNESIn the opinion of the Commissioner of Police, the visibility of constables on traffic duty is best secured by improving the lighting where constables are posted, and much has been done in this way by the responsible local authorities on the Commissioner's representations. The painting of pedestals on refuges is a matter for the local authorities, but I understand that my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport is investigating the possibility of making them more conspicuous.