HC Deb 01 February 1937 vol 319 c1283
52. Sir William Davison

asked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made with the arrangements for improving the traffic conditions at Victoria Gate, Hyde Park, by means of a new roundabout and otherwise; and when will the necessary work be commenced?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (Captain Austin Hudson)

I am unable at present to add anything to the answer which my right hon. Friend gave to a question on this subject by the hon. and gallant Member for Paddington, South (Vice-Admiral Taylor) on 25th November last.

Sir W. Davison

In view of the fact that, as I understand, most of the difficulties have now been solved, does the Ministry of Transport recognise how desirable it is to make a start at once on this urgently-needed improvement so that it may be completed, if possible, before the Coronation?

Captain Hudson

There has been no avoidable delay. We had hoped to have this work completed by the Coronation, but owing to the fact that agreement had to be come to with so many different bodies, I am afraid that that hope will not be realised. My right hon. Friend hopes very soon to be able to make a definite statement.