§ 25. Mr. A. J. Irvineasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government to make a statement upon discussions in which he has recently taken part in Oxford on the city's traffic problem.
§ Mr. SandysEarlier this month I went to Oxford to discuss with representatives of the city council the Oxford road problem, which has given rise to so much controversy. The views of various sections of opinion in the town and in the University were explained to me by deputations from the bodies principally concerned. The representatives of the city council who took part with me in these meetings will shortly be submitting their recommendations to the council as a whole in the light of our discussions.
§ Mr. IrvineCan the Minister give an assurance that he is aware that this matter is of wider concern that that which affects people who are resident for the time being in the university and in the city, and is he aware that he will not be forgiven if he permits a roadway to be constructed across Christchurch Meadows?
§ Mr. SandysIt is because I felt that this was of wider concern that I have devoted a great deal of time and trouble to this problem.