§ 68. Sir PERCY HARRISasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the increasing congestion of traffic at Notting Hill Gate and to the long delay caused by the working of the traffic lights; whether he is considering either making a by-pass here or a 2305 widening; and whether, in the meantime, he can do anything to improve the working of the traffic signals?
Captain HUDSONI am aware of the conditions at Notting Hill Gate, and my right hon. Friend has for some time been in consultation with the responsible highway authorities to secure the extension of the Western Avenue eastwards through Paddington, which would relieve Notting Hill Gate. He is also in communication with the London County Council regarding a widening at this point. My right hon. Friend is examining the possibility of improving the operation of the traffic signals.
§ Sir W. DAVISONIs my hon. and gallant Friend aware that these signals have only very recently been established there; and are still in a more or less experimental stage; and, further, apart from the desirability of the extension of Western Avenue, is he aware that the main necessity is for the widening of the narrow "gut" of this arterial road, which is a matter for the London County Council, of which the hon. Member was a distinguished member until recently?
Mr. J. RUTHERFORDWill my hon. and gallant Friend consider making the extension of Western Road by Westbourne Grove, and not by Westbourne Park Grove?