HC Deb 09 May 1938 vol 335 cc1237-8
50. Sir W. Davison

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the continually increasing congestion of traffic at Victoria Gate, Hyde Park; what is the cause of the great delay in carrying out the urgently needed traffic improvements at this point, which have been approved by the Ministry and all public bodies concerned for many months past; and how the necessary expenditure is being apportioned between the Ministry of Transport and the London County Council?

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

I am fully aware of the traffic difficulties at this point. My right hon. Friend has offered to the London County Council a grant from the Road Fund of 50 per cent. towards the cost of an improvement scheme. The council inform me that alternative schemes have been submitted to them and that until these have been examined they are not in a position to reach a decision.

Sir W. Davison

Is it not a fact that for some two if not three years past every kind of alternative scheme has been considered, and how is it that the London County Council are so behind the times in not considering these schemes?