asked the Minister of Transport why he refused to accept the recommendation of the Public Works and Watch Committees of the Birming ham City Council for the provision of a pedestrian crossing at Tile Cross School,. Marston Green, Birmingham.

The problem here is essentially one of schoolchildren crossing the road at certain hours of the day and I do not consider a pedestrian crossing to be the right solution. My officers have suggested to the council that an adult patrol would be appropriate.