36. Mr. Lindsayasked the Postmaster-General why the excavations in Great George Street, Parliament Square, are proceeding at such a slow pace, with no more than one or two workmen on one part of the job at a time only, and working only during normal hours, thus prolonging a major bottleneck at a point where traffic conditions are always difficult.
§ Mr. BevinsI share my hon. Friend's concern at the interference with traffic in Great George Street. This work has consisted mainly of tunnelling; as many as fifteen men have been employed on-it, 1073 mostly below ground. Work has gone on during evenings and weekends. After a suspension for the Royal Wedding the work will continue round the clock, and I expect it to be finished by the end of next month.