§ 53. Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been 1845 drawn to the dangerous condition of the Sutton by-pass road; what representations, if any, he has made to the authorities concerned; and what action is being taken?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI am not aware that the sections of this by-pass which are open to traffic are in a dangerous condition, and I have not made any representations in the matter.
§ Colonel DAYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the majority of motorists, instead of using this by-pass road, go through Sutton, on account of the awful conditions of the by-pass road?
§ Colonel ASHLEYProbably the reason is that a temporary surface has been put on the road, as is usually the case, until the road consolidates; but in a short time, when a proper surface has been put on, the road will be all right.
§ Colonel DAYWhen will the proper surface be put on? Motorists at present shun the road.
§ Colonel ASHLEYWe must await the process of consolidation.