§ Mr. Snowasked the Minister of Transport what procedures are laid down for local opinion to be considered in urban and rural districts in the matter of road safety crossings and other relevant matters; and if he is satisfied that due weight is given to local opinion as opposed to advice which may be proffered by his Departmental officers.
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§ Mr. Tom FraserThe initiative in proposing pedestrian crossing facilities lies primarily with the local highway or agent authorities, whose views are taken fully into account. My Department can advise me as to the experience in the country as a whole and I must obviously also pay due regard to this.