9. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Transport when the Hammersmith flyover will be completed; and if there will be an official opening ceremony.
§ Mr. MarplesI expect the flyover to be completed in December this year. There will probably be an official opening. This will be for the London County Council to arrange and it is too early to say what form it might take.
Mr. Gresham CookeIs my right hon. Friend aware that many people from the west of London will be very grateful when this rather beautiful flyover is open? Will he confirm or deny the rumour that it will be officially called the Marples Ridgeway?
§ Mr. MarplesI do not know what it will be called, because I now have no interest in that firm except that of moral pride.
§ Mr. JegerWill the right hon. Gentleman see that before the opening ceremony the huge nameplates "Marples", which are scattered all over it, are removed in order that people can see the flyover?
§ Mr. MarplesThat matter is now outside my control.