34. Mrs. Butlerasked the Minister of Transport to what extent his proposed traffic survey of Greater London will cover Middlesex; and what consultation he has had with Middlesex local authorities in regard to it.
§ Mr. MarplesThe Greater London Traffic Survey covers the whole of Middlesex. The Middlesex County Council was consulted about the detailed design of the survey as it affects its area and is co-operating in drawing up the traffic zone plan for Middlesex. We have also invited all the borough and urban district councils in Middlesex to co-operate in providing any local information or help that the director of the Survey may require.
Mrs. ButlerDoes not the Minister know that a number of district councils are planning their own traffic surveys in connection with schemes of redevelopment? Does he not think that it would greatly assist them and avoid duplication if he would consult directly with them about these plans at an early date?
§ Mr. MarplesLocal authorities, generally speaking, make their traffic surveys in regard to the effect on particular local needs, which is quite understandable. This one is for London as a whole, and the results will be made known to local authorities, which will have complete freedom of access to any recommendations that are made, without any charge to them whatever