§ 66. Viscount CURZONasked the Minister of Transport if he will now state when the classification of roads will be completed?
§ Sir E. GEDDESAll the proposals of the local authorities are now in the Minis try, and I hope that classification, so far as the roads in England, Wales, and Scotland are concerned, will be complete by the end of February.
§ Viscount CURZONWill that classification be available before the Roads Bill is carried in the House?
§ Sir E. GEDDESI am afraid I do not know to what Roads Bill my hon. and' gallant Friend refers.
Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYThe Roads Bill introduced on the 26th November (Friday) by the right hon. Gentleman himself.
§ Sir E. GEDDESThat was to acquire land in and around London. [HON. MEMBERS: "No, no!"]
Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYThe Bill to-amend the Development and Road Improvement Funds Act—the original Act—and to take over the roads by the Ministry of Transport?
§ Sir E. GEDDESNo, Sir; there is no-such Bill to take over any such roads.