§ 4. Mr. Huntasked the Minister of Transport what recent consultations have taken place between his Department and the local authorities concerned regarding the improvement of the Bickley Point road junction in Bromley.
§ Mr. MurrayNone, Sir. Neither the London Borough of Bromley nor the Greater London Council, which are the relevant highway authorities, has yet 1027 approached the Department about the improvement of this junction.
§ Mr. HuntIs the hon. Gentleman aware that everyone seems to agree that conditions at this junction have become intolerable both for motorists and pedestrians, yet no one seems able to produce an effective and practicable improvement scheme? Will he please take the initiative in this matter and try to persuade the G.L.C. to treat it as one of great urgency and also see that his Department gives all help and co-operation in formulating an effective scheme?
§ Mr. MurrayI have no doubt that the hon. Member could do just that by putting pressure on his political friends at County Hall to do something about this matter. We understand that the London Borough of Bromley and Greater London Council are discussing alternative schemes for this purpose.