§ 29. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Minister of Transport what assurances he has obtained from the Greater London Council as to the adequate provision of pedestrian subways in the road improvements at Tibbets Corner, Putney Heath.
Mr. Bob BrownThe Greater London Council considers the present subway facilities to be adequate. It will nevertheless keep the situation under review.
§ Mr. JenkinsWould my hon. Friend see that everything possible is done to help the people living on the William Willison and Argyll Estates, especially old people, children and the handicapped, whose amenities have deteriorated as a result of this development? Must these road improvements always take place at the cost of those living in the surrounding areas?
Mr. BrownOne of the unfortunate features of underpasses and so forth is that they involve pedestrians in longer walks to bus stops, shops, etc. It is a price which must be paid in the interests of greater road safety.