HC Deb 29 March 1955 vol 539 cc177-8
14. Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Minister of Works what consideration he has given to proposals for access to Hyde Park by means of tunnels at Hyde Park Corner and elsewhere.

Mr. Birch

Proposals of this kind are being considered in connection with the road improvement scheme which is under examination for this area.

Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

Has the right hon. Gentleman said whether, in principle, he agrees with the proposal? Is it now the policy of Her Majesty's Government to continue using the Royal Parks to get the Minister of Transport out of the jam in which he finds himself? Has the right hon. Gentleman any idea how much the tunnels will cost, and to what extent they will interfere with the amenities of the Royal Parks?

Mr. Birch

I said that consideration was being given to the matter. I cannot answer these questions until that consideration is complete.

Mr. E. Fletcher

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that for pedestrians this is the most dangerous crossing in London? It is almost impossible to cross it. It is high time something was done about it.