§ 12. Mr. KELLYasked the Postmaster-General whether any decision has been arrived at to restore the footpaths on six of the main roads of Aldershot where telephone cables have been laid; what reports have reached him as to the dangerous and bad condition of these roads as left by the Post Office officials?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONMuch of the restoration work has been effected and completion of the remainder will be expedited as far as possible. Certain sections of cement paving are, however, still the subject of discussion with the local authorities as regards the method of restoration to be adopted. I am informed that at no time have the disturbed footpaths presented any danger to pedestrians.
§ Mr. KELLYWill the right hon. Gentleman endeavour to prevent the inconvenience which arises consequent upon the quarrel between his Department and the local authorities?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI do not think there is any quarrel. As far as I remember the facts, the local authorities are not yet decided as to the exact method of restoration they desire.