HC Deb 22 May 1950 vol 475 c204W
66. Brigadier Head

asked the Minister of Transport why he has selected midsummer, when many visitors are coming to London and traffic is heavy, to take up the road at Hyde Park Corner.

Mr. Barnes

I approved the Westminster City Council's proposal to do this work now because the Council have a heavy programme of work this year in preparation for the Festival of Britain and roadworks in the summer months are more quickly done. The work should be finished by 19th June.

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