HC Deb 23 November 1955 vol 546 c1448
51. Mr. Grimond

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many fly-overs or fly-unders are planned for London.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

In the London County Council development plan provision is made for fly-overs or underpasses at six major intersections. Their inclusion in a number of other London schemes is under consideration. The figures given in this answer relate to the L.C.C. area only, and there are, in addition, a considerable number of fly-overs and fly-unders planned for the approaches to London.

Mr. Grimond

As the fly-overs seem to be one method of speeding-up traffic in London will the Minister again consider the problem at Hammersmith where, it is understood, there is not to be a fly-over and where it seems that traffic congestion will be appalling?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I have explained more than once in this House that I share what I know is the hon. Gentleman's view, that it would be desirable to build a fly-over there. I have, however, agreed to postpone it at the request of the London County Council, which prefers to proceed at this stage without it. After all, the London County Council, as partners of the Government in this scheme, must have some consideration given to its views.

Mr. Stokes

Will the right hon. Gentleman tell the House the difference between a fly-over and an under-pass, and which his Ministry backs?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

In view of the great importance of that Question, it ought to be on the Order Paper.