29 and 30. Mr. ERSKINEasked the Minister of Transport (1) whether he is aware of the increasing congestion of traffic at the approaches to Victoria Station; and whether he has any effective remedy to apply, in view of the danger to foot passengers and general inconvenience to the public;
(2) whether he can state what remedial measures have been taken or are likely to be taken to deal with the congestion and traffic blocks in the main thoroughfares of London?
§ Colonel ASHLEYRemedial measures for the relief of traffic congestion in the neighbourhood of Victoria Station and in certain main thoroughfares in London are under consideration by the London Traffic Advisory Committee; before making any announcement in the matter, I must await their recommendations.
§ Captain GARRO-JONESHave the Treasury sanctioned any scheme for underground roads in London?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI do not think that that arises out of this particular question.