§ 34. Mr. R. A. TAYLORasked the Lord Privy Seal whether, in view of the increasing congestion at the level crossings in Lincoln, the Government have approved for grant the scheme for the construction of an avoiding road by the London and North Eastern Railway Company near the City of Lincoln; and whether, if the scheme has been finally approved, he can now say when the work will be commenced?
Mr. THOMASThis scheme is still under consideration, but it is hoped that a decision will be reached very shortly. I may say that it is part of a big scheme submitted by this particular railway company.
§ Mr. TAYLORCan my right hon. Friend say whether the Government approve the principle of a grant for this particular scheme?
Mr. THOMASThe difficulty, as I have said, is that it is part of a whole series of improvements embodied in a general scheme submitted. No particular view has been expressed on the scheme which the hon. Member has mentioned.
§ Mr. LOUIS SMITHDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise the urgency of alleviating this particular nuisance in Lincoln, having regard to the fact that an increasing number of people are regularly being held up in this city, as I have been for 20 years? I estimate that I have lost 20 hours each year?