HC Deb 09 December 1912 vol 45 c48
92. Mr. CRAWSHAY-WILLIAMS

asked the right hon. Gentleman whether he possesses any power to insist that, when operations are in progress necessitating the taking up of the roadway of a London street, these operations should be prosecuted vigorously and continuously until effected, in order that the inconvenience, danger, and disturbance caused may be as limited as possible?

Mr. BURNS

No, Sir. I quite agree with my hon. Friend that it is very desirable that works of this kind should be carried through as expeditiously as possible, and I am glad to say that local authorities are becoming increasingly alive to the importance of this being done.