§ 25. Captain EDENasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that a portion of the new great west road between Chiswick and Hounslow is now closed for repairs; and how many months have elapsed since this portion of the road was first opened to the public?
§ Colonel ASHLEYParts of the new great west road are temporarily closed in order to facilitate the finishing process, in anticipation of the opening of the entire length of the highway by His Majesty the King on the 30th of this month. At the Chiswick end of the road temporary access was first given to the public in June last.
§ Captain EDENAre we to understand from that that access was given before the road was finished?
§ Colonel ASHLEYAccess was given on the part of the road already finished in order that increased facilities might be afforded. That has now been closed temporarily in order that the finishing process may be completed, and the whole road will be opened on the 30th of this month.