§ 52. Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Supply why it is proposed to build a road to the rocket-testing station through the grounds of the Gilsland Co-operative Convalescent Home in the County of Northumberland; and whether he will make a statement.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply (Mr. W. J. Taylor)The present approach road to the new testing ground will not be able to handle traffic to and from the ground when it is in use. The Cumberland County Council, which is the local highway authority, 201 was asked to prepare a scheme for its improvement. To avoid a steep hill, it was proposed that a diversion should run through the grounds of the Gilsland Co-operative Convalescent Home. However, the convalescent home has objected and the highway authority is trying to find another route.