HC Deb 18 August 1919 vol 119 c1906
53. Mr. HIGHAM

asked the Prime Minister if the Government proposes to appoint a traffic board for London as recommended in the Report of the Select Committee on Traffic (Metropolitan Area); and, if so, is he in a position to announce the names of the members of the board?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The Government have not yet come to a decision in this matter.

Mr. RAPER

Do the Government propose to carry out any of the recommendations of the Committee during the Recess?

Mr. BONAR LAW

We hope to carry out some of the recommendations.

Mr. KENNEDY JONES

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that for specific reasons laid down in the Report the congestion in the coming winter is likely to be much greater than it is to-day, and does he not think it advisable to get ahead with the work of dealing with the congestion as rapidly as possible?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I agree with all that my hon. Friend has said.