asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that pedestrians are largely unaware that they have no rights of priority at police-controlled and light-controlled crossings; and whether, in view of the dangers and hindrances due to this fact, he will arrange for the studs to be removed at such points?

The rights and duties of pedestrians at controlled crossing places are clearly set out on pages 11 and 23 of the Highway Code of which over 20 million copies have been distributed. I am not aware that pedestrians generally are unacquainted with them. The marking of such crossings indicates the proper place for pedestrians to cross, to the advantage of both pedestrians and drivers. I regret, therefore, that I do not see my way to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion.