HC Deb 14 February 1972 vol 831 c32W
Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is aware of the danger to pedestrians from motorists who cross road junctions when the traffic lights are at amber or red; and whether he will consider recommending an increase in the stagger between light changes to enable pedestrians to cross at these junctions with safety.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

Experience has shown that difficulties are not helped by increasing the period between light changes. Where necessary I prefer to provide a special phase for pedestrians in the signal control.