HC Deb 05 November 1958 vol 594 c931
42. Captain Pilkington

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will make a statement on the progress of the Marble Arch-Hyde Park Corner Scheme.

Mr. Nugent

I am informed by the London County Council that work on diverting the King's Scholar's Pond Relief Sewer at Hyde Park Corner has already begun, and the task of diverting the many underground pipes and conduits there is expected to start in the next few weeks.

Captain Pilkington

As traffic congestion is getting worse and worse, is it possible to start on the main part of the scheme, near Marble Arch-Hyde Park Corner?

Mr. Nugent

Fairly lengthy preparatory work is necessary before starting on the main scheme, which is now progressing. As the House already knows, the intention of the London County Council is to have work started on the ground there in the autumn of next year.