HC Deb 05 December 1934 vol 295 c1576
33. Sir PERCY HARRIS

asked the Minister of Transport whether any schemes of road improvement in the area for which the City Corporation is responsible and for which assistance from the Road Fund was asked were held up by the financial crisis of 1931; and whether any such schemes are now to be proceeded with?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

As a result of the financial crisis in October, 1931, the City Corporation were informed that applications for grants from the Road Fund could not be entertained in connection with schemes for widening—

  1. (a) Houndsditch, between Cavendish Court and Cutler Street;
  2. (b) Parts of Leadenhall Street, Aid- gate and Aldgate High Street; and
  3. (c) Part of Queen Victoria Street.
I understand that the corporation are considering the question of proceeding with the Houndsditch scheme in the next financial year.

Mr. JANNER

Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the scheme relating to the re-paving of Lombard Street, and is he prepared to assist it?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I hardly think that that arises out of the question.

Sir P. HARRIS

Is the hon. Gentleman nowprepared to review each proposal from the City on its merits in the light of the present financial position?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Yes, Sir.