HC Deb 14 December 1972 vol 848 c197W
Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will include in the criteria used in assessing the need for a zebra crossing representations made by local councillors, church organisations, community councils and associations, other voluntary bodies and individuals.

Mr. Speed

No, the criteria are objective, but such factors are taken into account.

Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the environmental aspects to be considered in determining whether a zebra crossing is justified.

Mr. Speed

Safety is the main environmental aspect taken into account. Other environmental considerations include old people's homes, communities severed by main roads and the special problems of seaside towns.

Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will include in the criteria used in assessing the need for a zebra crossing the circumstance where a large number of elderly people in an old people's home and elderly people's dwellings are separated from a major shopping centre by a main road.

Mr. Speed

This is already included.