HC Deb 21 February 1968 vol 759 c403
7. Mr. Hunt

asked the Minister of Transport what consultations have taken place between her Department and the local authorities concerned regarding the construction of a pedestrian footbridge over the A21 in the vicinity of Turpington Lane, Bromley Common.

The Minister of State, Ministry of Transport (Mr. Stephen Swingler)

None, Sir.

Mr. Hunt

Will the hon. Gentleman please have consultations with the G.L.C. on this matter? Does he realise that those who live in the vicinity of this very busy route now regard the provision of a footbridge as the only way of stopping further fatal accidents there, and that it would be appreciated if he would use his persuasive powers with the G.L.C. to ensure a speedy and favourable decision on the matter?

Mr. Swingier

The hon. Member will recognise that investigations on this are for the Bromley Council and then for the G.L.C., and they are, I understand, in consultation now about the wider scheme to alter the layout at this junction, taking into account the needs of pedestrians. I can assure the hon. Member that as soon as these proposals are submitted to us, they will be dealt with immediately.