§ 69. Mr. Thorneasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the obstructions in the road in connection with the re-building of the underground station at King's Cross and that these conditions are likely to continue for a year or more unless some alterations are made; and what action he intends taking about the matter?
§ Mr. BurginI understand from the Commissioner of Police that by arrangement with the highway authority and the London Passenger Transport Board everything possible is being done to expedite this work and to reduce the inevitable inconvenience to the public.
§ Mr. ThorneWill the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to send along one of his representatives about 8.30 to morrow (Thursday) morning to see whether it is not possible to arrange for something better to be done at this place?
§ Mr. BurginThe board has statutory powers to rebuild this station, and the scheme is one covered by a Government guarantee. The highway board are the St. Pancras Borough Council. At present there are two tram tracks and one line of traffic or, when the trams are not running, three lines of traffic. I fear that whenever you have a major traffic improvement, there must be temporary inconvenience, but I will certainly have the matter to which the hon. Member has called attention inquired into.