HC Deb 30 September 1931 vol 257 cc350-1
18. Mr. ISAACS

asked the Minister of Transport if he is yet in a position to announce the decision of the Government upon the Elephant and Castle traffic improvement scheme?

Mr. PYBUS

I am not in a position at present to add anything to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member's question on the 23rd September.

Mr. ISAACS

In view of the uncertainty, will the Minister expedite a decision in the matter?

Mr. PYBUS

I should be glad to do so, but I would say that the total cost of the scheme is £2,000,000, of which three-fourths will have to be devoted to the purchase of the property. That is not a scheme which I should regard with any favour.

Mr. DAY

Can the hon. Gentleman say when he will be able to give any information?

Mr. PYBUS

I have nothing further to add.