asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the question of road restriction signs being so designed as to give the de-restricting indication on the reverse thereof; what saving of public funds would accrue by the adoption of such a sign; and whether he will give consideration to this proposal?

I do not think there would be any saving of public funds in this proposal, but I have it in mind.

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that in the opinion of many motorists the present sign is too inconspicuous and will he consider erecting a sign which can be more easily seen?

I had all those considerations in mind in giving the answer which I have just given to the hon. and gallant Member's question.

Does the hon. Gentleman realise that in many cases the sign does not exist at all?

Can the hon. Gentleman tell us when he is going to come to a decision with regard to the painting of lamp posts as a de-restriction sign?

That suggestion was discussed in the House and the predominant view was that a sign separate from the lamp post should be erected.

Was there not a decision on the part of the Ministry that they would look into the question of marking the lamp posts throughout the length of a road which is de-restricted?

No, Sir, I do not think that that is the case. Certain inconveniences would attach to that course which it would take too long to explain to the House in answer to a question.

Would the hon. Gentleman, when considering this matter, also consider the advisability of having signs on both sides of the road?