HC Deb 29 July 1936 vol 315 cc1548-9W
Captain DOWER

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that, in spite of the notice one-way traffic only at Shepherd's Bush Green and several other places, tramcars proceed in both directions; that this practice is dangerous and leads to considerable confusion; and has he any statement to make in regard to this matter?

Mr. LLOYD

The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis informs me that, in consequence of road works at Shepherd's Bush Green, it has been necessary to introduce temporary one-way working for general vehicular traffic. This arrangement cannot be applied to the tramcars which use two of the roads affected, without a re-laying of the tracks which could not be justified to meet a temporary situation. These vehicles therefore continue to operate two-way. Similar conditions obtain at one or two other places in London, and in the view of the Commissioner the method of operation at present in force is the only practicable way of ensuring reasonably free circulation of traffic.

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