HC Deb 20 July 1960 vol 627 c489
40. Mr. A. Roberts

asked the Minister of Transport what steps he proposes to take, regarding the construction of bridges when the development of the London-Yorkshire motorway takes place, to avoid the confusion and danger to motorists caused by the shadows cast by those bridges that have been constructed on the London-Birmingham section of the motorway.

Mr. Marples

I propose first to await the results of the investigation into this matter which I mentioned in my reply of 6th July to my hon. Friend the Member for Coventry, South (Mr. Hocking).

Mr. Roberts

Is the Ministry of Transport making its own private investigation? If so, will it have any bearing on the future construction of the London-Yorkshire motorway?

Mr. Marples

Investigations are taking place and the police have been asked to report. The Road Research Laboratory is considering the matter and my own Department is considering the evidence which is available. If the hon. Gentleman has any evidence which he would like to submit to these bodies, I should be grateful if he would send it to them.

Mr. Janner

What is the use of making an investigation if the right hon. Gentleman has no intention of completing the road in the near future? When does he intend to get on with the job?

Mr. Marples

There is a Question on the Order Paper on that point. The hon. Gentleman, extraordinarily enough, is misinformed.