§ 37. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to the urgent need for a by-pass road at Thorne, near Doncaster; that the main thoroughfare is not wide enough for two motor vehicles to pass at one time; and, in view of the enormous increase in road traffic through the town, will he use his influence with the highway authority to expedite the necessary improvement?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI will ascertain whether the West Riding County Council, who are the responsible Highway Authority, propose to include the scheme in the five-year programme of road works which they now have under consideration and communicate the result to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSWill the hon. Gentleman inform the West Riding authority, who already know the facts, that this is one of the worst and most urgent examples in any part of Yorkshire?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI will put myself in communication with the authority.