HC Deb 19 June 1963 vol 679 cc71-2W
55. Mr. Talbot

asked the Minister of Transport for what reasons he has rejected the request of the Wombourn Parish Council for pedestrian crossings at the junction of Ounsdale Road and Station Road; and whether, in view of the danger particularly to children at this point, he will now authorise the provision of these crossings.

Mr. Marples

It is the responsibility of the appropriate highway authority to initiate proposals for pedestrian crossings on classified roads.

I understand that in this case the highway authority, which is the Staffordshire County Council, decided that a crossing could not be justified.