§ Mr. GOLDIEasked the Minister of Transport by what authority white lines for the guidance of pedestrians have been drawn across public highways in the city of Westminster and the borough of Holborn; and whether, in view of the confusion already caused by the presence of such lines and of the disfigurement of such highways, he will take steps for the withdrawal of such lines or for the modification of this design?
Mr. STANLEYAuthority to make regulations prescribing these crossing-places is conferred by the London Traffic Act, 1924, and the Road Traffic Act, 1930. The existing markings are experimental and their position and design will be reviewed as soon as sufficient experience of their operation in guiding pedestrian and other traffic has been obtained.