§ 57. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Prime Minister whether he can give the approximate date when he will be able to announce any decision with regard to the subject of legislation to deal with London traffic?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)I have been asked to answer this question. I am not at present in a position to add materially to the answers which I gave to my hon. Friend on 25th June and to the Noble Lord the Member for South Battersea (Viscount Curzon) on the day following. The whole question of the better regulation of London traffic is receiving the closest consideration. I can promise the House to make an announcement on the subject as soon as I am in a position to do so, and in any case before the Recess.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINBearing in mind the enormous losses of the citizens of London every week, cannot the hon. and gallant. Gentleman promise to set up an expert Committee to deal with this subject at the earliest possible moment?
§ Colonel ASHLEYNo. I do not think that is necessary.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINWhat does the hon. and gallant Gentleman think is necessary? Nothing has been done at all.