HC Deb 10 May 1972 vol 836 cc1307-8
34. Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the major road development proposals for the London Borough of Wandsworth that are now under consideration by his Department.

Mr. Speed

As the answer is in the form of a tabular statement I will, with permission, circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of major schemes, each estimated to cost more than £250,000, which are under consideration by the Department.

Mr. Cox

I warmly welcome that reply. but is not the hon. Gentleman aware that in Wandsworth we continually hear of major road proposals that will destroy housing and open spaces but, in spite of all the talk about consultation, the first we ever know about them is as the result of direct local pressure to find out what is taking place? Will the hon. Gentleman ensure that in future the fullest consultation takes place with local residents so that they know what is proposed in the areas in which they live?

Mr. Speed

Yes, but these schemes are metropolitan highway schemes. The highway authority is the Greater London Council, which is responsible for submitting details to the Department. I will take notice of what the hon. Gentleman says.

Following is the information:

MAJOR ROAD DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FOR THE LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH UNDER CONSIDERATION BY TILE DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Route Location Nature of Scheme
A3 Robin Hood Gate Grade separation.
A24 Balham High Road/ Balham Hill/Clapham Common South Side Widening.
A23 and A24 North of proposed Ringway 2 junction Widening.
A219 Putney High Street Diversion.
A214 Trinity Road Widening.
A3 Roehampton Vale Widening.
A3205 Nine Elms Lane/Battersea Park Road/York Road Widening.