HC Deb 30 January 1963 vol 670 c189W
74. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of concern about the danger to old people crossing the road at the old people's home on the main road to Weston-super-Mare near Flax Bourton and the fact that warning signs would help to lessen this danger; and if he will consult the divisional road engineer for this area or receive a deputation from the Welfare Services Committee to discuss the matter.

Mr. Marples

For reasons that have already been explained to the Bristol Corporation, I do not regard warning signs for old people's homes as a reliable safety measure. In this particular case I think it would be best if the corporation pursued the matter with the Somerset County Council, the responsible highway authority. My divisional road engineer will give all the help he can.