HC Deb 27 November 1928 vol 223 cc225-6
41. Mr. DAY

asked the Minister of Transport the number of toll bridges or toll roads still in existence in Great Britain, giving the number of those which still exist on Class A roads?

Colonel ASHLEY

The latest particulars regarding toll roads and bridges are given in paragraphs 59 to 61 of the Annual Report on the Administration of the Road Fund for the year 1927–28.

Mr. DAY

Could the right hon. and gallant Gentleman say when it is hoped to free the rest of these toll roads, especially the ones remaining in London?

Colonel ASHLEY

As and when money is available to the local authorities to enable them to take the roads over

Mr. DAY

Will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman make representations to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to release some of the money of which the Road Fund has been depleted?

Mr. STEPHEN

Will the money be available if the Government pass the Local Government Bill?

Colonel ASHLEY

Everyone will be much better off.

An HON. MEMBER

To what extent?