HC Deb 12 June 1903 vol 123 cc756-7
SIR THOMAS DEWAR (Tower Hamlets, St. George's)

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in view of the inconvenience occasioned in the Metropolis through the disturbance of the roadway of important thoroughfares, will he consider the expediency of taking such steps as may be necessary to admit of pipes and wires being carried through the tube and underground railways.

(Answered by Mr. Secretary Akers Douglas.) I understand that this is one of the matters which will come under the consideration of the Royal Commission on London traffic.

SIR THOMAS DEWAR

To ask the President of the Local Government Board, if he will consider the desirability of instructing the local authorities to consult with the police with a view to facilitate traffic when the opening up of the streets of busy thoroughfares is found necessary.

(Answered by Mr. Walter Long.) It would seem desirable that the police should have notice when it is proposed to break up a busy thoroughfare, and especially in London; but the matter is not one with respect to which I am empowered to give any instructions.