HC Deb 15 November 1934 vol 293 cc2132-3
32. Mr. MANDER

asked the Minister of Transport what steps are being taken to deal with the uneven surface of the new road between Wolverhampton and Birmingham, in view of the general dissatisfaction of those who use it?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The highway authorities concerned have entered upon a programme for the re-surfacing of this road with the assistance of grants from the Road Fund of 60 per cent. of the expenditure and will, I understand, proceed with it as their financial resources permit.

Mr. MANDER

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that motoring on this road is like being in a small boat on a stormy sea, and will he urge the local authorities to get on with the work as quickly as possible?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I am so much aware of it that I have offered the grant, and I have told my hon. Friend that the local authority will proceed with the work as quickly as its resources permit, which I hope will be very soon.

Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMS

Does the road run through the hon. Member's constituency?

Mr. MANDER

No, it does not.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Will the hon. Member not tell the local authority himself?