§ 28. Mr. Grimondasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what improvements are to be made to Chiswick High Street and the approaches to the Great West Road during the period before the new approach road is complete, and when that will be.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterThe highway authority for Chiswick High Road is the Middlesex County Council, which has not made any improvement proposals to me. The Cromwell Road Extension scheme includes an altered layout at the junction of Chiswick High Road and the Great West Road and I expect this to be completed before the new road is open to through traffic.
§ Mr. GrimondIs it not the case that some time long before this very necessary new extension is completed traffic on this important approach to London will seize up if it goes on increasing at its present rate; and while part of the road may not be under the direct control of the Minister it must be a matter of concern to him? Could he not ease some of the obstructions as a matter of urgency?
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterIf the hon. Gentleman studies my Answer he will appreciate that by the time of the completion of the road the approach to the other road which he has in mind will be dealt with, and the question of its condition further up can certainly be considered with the highway authority responsible.