§ 51. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Minister of Transport what study he is making of the need for the heavy traffic now passing through the city centre bound for East Hull Docks to be diverted along the north bank of the Humber by means of a docks road passing the St. Andrews Fish Dock; and whether he will make a statement of his plans.
Mr. Bob BrownAn outline scheme has been put to us for consideration by the local authorities concerned. We are making a preliminary examination.
§ Mr. JohnsonWould my hon. Friend care to visit my constituency to see the nuisance and congestion caused by these convoys of lorries when passing through the city centre on their way to the East Hull Docks? In the light of this, will the Parliamentary Secretary consider speeding up loan sanction for this job?
Mr. BrownI would not object to visiting the City of Hull if I had the opportunity. A transportation study is being conducted by the city at an estimated cost of £100,000, towards which the Ministry is making a grant of £50,000. The results are expected next spring.