§ 35. Mr. E. Fletcherasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will now state his plans to improve the road junction at The Angel, Islington, and relieve the traffic congestion there.
§ Mr. MolsonMy right hon. Friend has been considering a scheme for an improved system of traffic signals here, and he expects to be able to make a grant towards the cost of this work very soon. The London County Council has provided for a roundabout here in the second period of their development plan.
§ Mr. FletcherWould the Minister bear in mind that merely to improve the traffic signals will not solve the problem, and will he remember that it is a matter of the greatest concern, both to the inhabitants of Islington and to all who use this important artery, that something should be done to relieve the appalling traffic congestion which now exists?
§ Mr. MolsonThe new traffic lights will be of a very much improved kind. There will be a master controller controlling the flow of traffic from the three different roads. We believe that that will bring about an improvement. At the same time, we are in negotiation with the Finsbury and Islington Borough Councils about works upon the roads; there has been delay because of the need to consult the statutory undertakers, but we expect that that work will be undertaken shortly.