§ 43. Lieut.-Colonel Moore-Brabazonasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the obstruction in the road on the Embankment in Cheyne Walk; whether this was erected with his cognisance and consent or with the consent of the police; and, if not, will he use his powers to have it removed as being an illegal obstruction to the free passage of our streets?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe Chelsea Borough Council informed my Department and the Commissioner of Police that they were erecting this barrier as an experiment. I have no power in the matter.
§ Mr. BellengerWhat is the purpose of the experiment?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaIt is in connection with the proposal to re-design the junction.
§ Lieut.-Colonel Moore-BrabazonDo we understand that the Minister has no power to stop obstructions put up by the local authorities in our main streets in London?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI regret to say that I have no power.