HC Deb 14 July 1954 vol 530 cc453-4
32. Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what modifications he proposes to ask the corporation of Glasgow to make in their original plans for the Whiteinch Tunnel in view of the increase in the estimate.

Mr. Molson

I have nothing to say on this matter until my right hon. Friend has discussed the question with representatives of the corporation.

Mr. Rankin

But surely the hon. Gentleman will have something to say now? Does he intend to ask Glasgow Corporation to modify the proposals which his right hon. Friend endorsed in December of last year?

Mr. Molson

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman did not hear my answer. I have nothing to say on this matter.

Mr. Rankin

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman did not hear my supplementary.

33. Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation on what date he is meeting the representatives of Glasgow Corporation to discuss modifying the Whiteinch Tunnel project.

Mr. Molson

My right hon. Friend is meeting the deputation on Tuesday, 27th July.

Mr. Rankin

May I thank the hon. Gentleman for being so communicative and ask him whether he is aware that he has now indicated that he is meeting the deputation on 27th July in order to discuss modifying the proposals for the Whiteinch Tunnel?

Mr. Mason

It is in order to discuss generally the Whiteinch Tunnel.

Mr. Rankin

On a point of order. The question is that the hon. Gentleman is meeting the corporation to discuss the modification of the proposed tunnel. That is the question.

Mr. Speaker

There is no point of order in that.