§ 37. Sir ALFRED KNOXasked the Minister of Transport whether he can see his way to make substantial grants during the coming financial year towards the construction of the Western Avenue, seeing that this important arterial road was commenced no less than nine years ago and is urgently need by the manufacturers of High Wycombe?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI am not in a position to add to the information contained in the reply which I made to my hon. and gallant Friend's question on 18th December last.
§ Sir A. KNOXWill the right hon. and gallant Gentleman bear in mind that the delay in the construction of this road is affecting the expansion of trade and employment in High Wycombe?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI have all those considerations very fully in mind. We will get on as soon as possible, having regard to financial considerations.
§ Sir A. KNOXIs not nine years an inordinate time?
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSOught not the right hon. and gallant Gentleman to remind his hon. Friend that he supported the raiding of the Road Fund?