§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport if his attention has been called to the frequent breaking up of the roads and footways in various parts of London; if he can state whether he has communicated with the various gas, water, hydraulic-power, and other companies as to the constant inconvenience caused to the travelling public; whether he has tried to persuade the companies in question to expedite the work by employing the workmen on the three eight-hour shift system; and if he intends to take any action in the matter?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZONEvery endeavour has been made to encourage the adoption of methods which would mitigate the inconvenience caused to the travelling public by the breaking up of roads. No further action appears to be possible until additional powers are obtained for the better regulation of traffic in the area of Greater London.