HC Deb 14 June 1961 vol 642 c416
26. Mr. Hornby

asked the Minister of Transport when he expects to announce a starting date for the construction of a Tonbridge by-pass.

Mr. Hay

The Kent County Council is the highway authority for this road. I understand that it is still working on its proposals for the by-pass. When it submits an application for grant, we shall consider it, together with other schemes throughout the country.

Mr. Hornby

Is my hon. Friend aware that one of the reasons why the Kent County Council is at present held up in its plans is that it is still awaiting a reply from his right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture? Will my hon. Friend get in touch with his right hon. Friend and see whether he can hustle him on, since this is a matter of importance to my constituents, because Ton-bridge High Street is now just about the most congested thoroughfare in the country?

Mr. Hay

I was not aware of that. I will certainly look into it.