§ 73. Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Transport to what extent it is his policy to encourage the use of reflectorised material for lane-markings, particularly at hazards on rural trunk and classified roads.
§ Mr. MarplesI do not at present recommend the use of reflectorised material alone for lane markings on roads of high traffic importance because it is less satisfactory in wet weather than reflective road studs, or "cats eyes". The Committee on Traffic Signs under Sir Walter Worboys is, however, considering the whole question of road markings and I await its recommendations.
§ 84. Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Transport to what extent he is encouraging the use of reflectorised material to mark the edge of the carriageways on trunk and classified rural roads; and whether, on the latter, the use of this material qualifies for the appropriate grant if used.
§ Mr. MarplesI recognise the need for better marking of the edge of carriageways on rural roads, but there is a need for further experiment before we can decide which is the most satisfactory marking. Any approved marking would qualify for grant.