§ 66. Mr. CHIOZZA MONEYasked the Home Secretary if he is aware that certain roads in Paddington are being rapidly worn out by motor omnibuses, while the houses on each side of them are being shaken to pieces by the constant vibrations set up by these heavy vehicles, and that the ratepayers who are having their property damaged have to contribute to mend the roads, and thus pay part of the expenses of motor omnibus shareholders; and if, in view of the character of the question in this and other parts of the Metropolis, he will frame suitable legislation himself, and give this House the opportunity of accepting it, instead of appointing a Select Committee to inquire into facts already known?
§ Mr. McKENNAI am aware that among the disadvantages which heavy motor traffic brings in its train are the wear and tear of the road surface and damage to house property adjoining its route. The reference to the Select Committee will not include these matters, but will deal with the more urgent question of accidents. I fear I can hold out no hope that this House is likely in the immediate future to find time to deal with so controversial a subject.