§ Mr. LOWTHasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport whether he is aware that, although the Stretford Light Railways Order and the West Manchester Light Railways (New Lines, etc.) Order were made in 1906, no steps have yet been taken to put the work in hand; that the working population of Trafford Park having considerably increased, the road and railway are more urgently needed than ever; and whether, in view of the fact that it is 16 years since the Orders were made, he will take whatever action is possible to get the schemes commenced, thus giving an opportunity of work to many unemployed men?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYI am informed that the Stretford Urban District Council, who are empowered by the Orders, to which the hon. Member refers, to construct certain light railways and a road between Stretford and Trafford Park, are desirous of proceeding with the work and are in negotiation with a view to the removal of certain difficulties which have arisen in connection with the crossing of the Bridgwater Canal. The Council state that they have reason to hope that the work may be proceeded with at an early date.