§ 16. Mr. Channonasked the Minister of Transport what proposals he has for easing traffic congestion in East London and for improving the exits by road from London to the east coast.
§ Mr. HayOur proposals for improving the exits by road from London to the east were described in my letter of 23rd August to my hon. Friend. We have a number of schemes for helping traffic in East London. But because of the amount of detail, I propose to send the particulars to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. ChannonWhile I am most grateful to my hon. Friend for that promise, may I ask him to remember that although many exits from London have been greatly improved in the last few years, including those to Henley, the exit to the east still remains among the worst? May I express the hope that his colleagues will do something to speed this up?
§ Mr. HayHaving regard to my hon. Friend's majority, I think that he is less likely to exit than I am.
§ Mr. StraussIn view of the very serious congestion in this part of London, probably the worst in the London area, is the Parliamentary Secretary giving priority to the solution of this problem?
§ Mr. HayI think that I had better send the right hon. Gentleman a copy of the particulars which I am sending to my hon. Friend.