§ Major GLYNasked the Minister of Transport whether in view of the increasing congestion of traffic in certain London streets, he will consider, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Police and the London County Council, the construction of light overhead bridges to cross areas where pedestrians run considerable risk and where no subway can be provided?
§ Mr. PARKINSONMy right hon. Friend is advised by the London and Home Counties Traffic Advisory Committee that overhead bridges in London streets would tend to obscure the vision of drivers and would be unsightly, and that their construction is not recommended. Such bridges would, moreover, have to be erected at a height of not less than 16 feet, which would render their use irksome to pedestrians. My right hon. Friend concurs in the view of the Advisory Committee and does not, therefore, propose to approach the highway authorities in the matter.