HC Deb 25 February 1952 vol 496 cc77-8W
63. Mr. Shepherd

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the rapidity with which the material on zebra crossings wears out; and what more suitable alternative materials are available or are being developed.

Mr. Wills

asked the Minister of Transport if he will provide for the use of a more durable and adequate method of maintaining the white lines on zebra crossings.

Mr. Maclay

I know that the white material on some of these crossings has deteriorated and I am drawing the attention of local authorities to the need to keep the stripes in reasonable condition. I am also having experiments made to test a number of more permanent forms of marking, but it may take some little time to reach conclusions.

75. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport whether he can now make a statement on the results of the experiments carried out for the suitable lighting of zebra crossings.

Mr. Maclay

I have just received a report on these experiments, but I shall need to study it carefully before I can make any statement.

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