HC Deb 08 November 1948 vol 457 cc1264-5
44. Mr. Gammans

asked the Minister of Works if he is aware of the unsatisfactory state of the road surface in The Mall; and when this road is likely to be repaired.

Mr. Key

Yes, Sir. It will be repaired next year.

Mr. Keeling

Is the Minister aware that the surface of The Mall, which is maintained by his Department, is worse than that of any of the other Westminster roads, which are maintained by the City Council, and would he endeavour to keep the standard of the roads in the Royal Parks at least up to the level of the municipal ones?

Mr. Key

Yes, Sir, and in due time we shall surpass it.

Mr. Gammans

Will the right hon. Gentleman say what time next year—the beginning or the end?

Mr. Key

I cannot say what time next year.

Mr. Wilson Harris

Is the Minister aware that as a result of driving down The Mall this morning, I have been suffering from aggravated oscillation ever since, and will he repair the road this year instead of next?

Mr. Key

Aggravated oscillation—I do not know.

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