HC Deb 28 July 1947 vol 441 cc2-3
13. Mr. Touche

asked the Minister of Transport whether it is proposed to repair and reopen the Canadian By-pass, Red-hill, in view of the fact that this road links the two main roads out of Redhill, thus relieving traffic congestion in Redhill and in view of the fact that, during part of last winter, it was the only road to South Nuffield which was not snow- and ice-bound.

Mr. Barnes

The road is not suitable for permanent use as part of a by-pass to Redhill. The future by-pass is planned to the north of the town.

Mr. Touche

Why is the road not suitable? Could it not be opened until the new by-pass is built?

Mr. Barnes

I have looked into this matter, and there seems to be a good deal of technical support for this decision in the county as well as in my Ministry.