asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is aware of the danger to pedestrians from motorists who cross road junctions when the traffic lights are at amber or red; and whether he will consider recommending an increase in the stagger between light changes to enable pedestrians to cross at these junctions with safety.

Experience has shown that difficulties are not helped by increasing the period between light changes. Where necessary I prefer to provide a special phase for pedestrians in the signal control.