§ 9. Sir W. Wakefieldasked the Minister of Transport if he has now concluded his study of the various suggestions made to him in connection with the reduction of congestion in Oxford Street and the possible introduction of one-way traffic in Oxford Street and neighbouring streets; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarplesThis is an intricate problem and I have not yet reached a conclusion on it. As soon as I have, I shall make a statement.
§ Sir W. WakefieldCould the Minister say whether he has received the views of Westminster City Council and of St. Marylebone Borough Council? Can he give any idea when he is likely to be in a position to make a statement, because he will realise that the present uncertainty is causing grave disquiet in that part of West London?
§ Mr. MarplesYes, Sir. I have received the ideas of the Westminster City Council, the London Transport Executive, the Oxford Street Association, the Westminster Chamber of Commerce, the Grosvenor Estates, the Howard de Walden Estate, the Brook Street Residents Committee, the St. Marylebone Works Committee and many others as well. As they have given the most comprehensive thought to the matter, it would only be courteous and right for me to give the closest scrutiny to what they propose. Therefore, I am not in a position to say at what time I shall be able to answer the many constructive proposals which have been put to me.