§ 71. Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZONasked the Prime Minister whether he can see his way to introduce a Traffic Bill early enough to become operative by the summer, in view of the abnormal congestion that will exist at that time of the year in London owing to the many visitors attending the Empire Exhibition?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe problems in connection with control of London traffic are, as the hon. and gallant Member is aware, complicated, and the Government has not yet been in a position to announce a decision.
§ Colonel ASHLEYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the late Government secured absolute unanimity as to the lines on which a Bill should be framed, except as regards the London Labour party, and is he going to allow the London Labour party to hold up this very important Bill?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat is not the information I have received.
§ Colonel ASHLEYIt is a fact.
§ The PRIME MINISTERIf the right hon. Gentleman cares to repeat that question on the Paper, I will look further into it.
§ Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZONIn consequence of the unsatisfactory nature of the Prime Minister's reply, I beg to give notice that I will draw attention to this question on the Motion for the Adjournment to-morrow, in order to give him an opportunity of explaining the matter.