§ Mr. Snowasked the Minister of Transport for what reasons he has refused to authorise a controlled pedestrian crossing at the junction of the re-constructed section of the A.51 at the crossing with Redbrook Lane, Rugeley, in view of previous undertakings that such a crossing would be provided, and of the 120W children's play facilities provided on the opposite side of the A.51 and used by children living in the newly developed estates in the area; and if he is aware of the disquiet about this matter in Rugeley.
§ Mr. Tom FraserI am not aware of previous undertakings to provide a controlled pedestrian crossing here; in any case according to the criteria applied generally the numbers of vehicles and pedestrians do not justify either a controlled or an uncontrolled crossing. The newly-improved road has a central reservation which should make crossing easier. For young children, the best safety precaution is to cross the road under adult supervision.