Oral Answers to Questions — London Traffic (Aerial Direction).

– in the House of Commons am ar 2 Gorffennaf 1925.

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Photo of Sir William Brass Sir William Brass , Clitheroe

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asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the great congestion in some of the London streets at certain hours of the day, he will consider the advisability of employing an Army kite balloon, stationed either in one of the parks or other open spaces, so that the Metropolitan Police may study from the air the congestion points and the reason for their existence, with a view to framing regulations for single-direction roads and alternative routes to relieve the pressure in these areas?

Photo of Mr William Joynson-Hicks Mr William Joynson-Hicks , Twickenham

The Commissioner already has this suggestion in mind, and will consider adopting the plan when occasion arises.

Photo of Commander Hon. Joseph Kenworthy Commander Hon. Joseph Kenworthy , Kingston upon Hull Central

Could not the Home Secretary consider the advisability of sending officials up in aeroplanes and arranging for them to telephone back where the congestion is?

Photo of Sir Frank Meyer Sir Frank Meyer , Great Yarmouth

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisibility of issuing fresh instructions to the police urging them to insist on slow moving traffic keeping to the kerb?