§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what research has been carried out by his Department into the relative safety of pelican crossings and school crossing patrols, equipped where necessary with warning signs and amber flashing lights; if he will place copies of the supporting statistics in the Library; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeResearch on the safety of pelican and zebra crossings is underway and a report is expected later this year. No assessment has been made of the relative safety of school crossings but advice on their provision is contained in the Department's advice note TA 52/87.