§ Mr. ROBINSONasked the Minister of Transport whether it is proposed ultimately to light the amber beacons indicating pedestrians crossings; and, if not, what steps he proposes to take to make them reasonably visible after lighting-up time?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThe amber beacons are generally placed in proximity to street lamps and should thus be clearly visible to motorists after lighting-up time. In exceptional cases it may be necessary to illuminate the beacons internally, and I am prepared to consider such cases on their merits in consultation with the local authorities concerned.