HC Deb 02 October 1924 vol 177 c333W
Mr. MILLS

asked the Minister of Transport if he is now in a position to sanction the proposed causeway on the River Thames at Erith or, alternatively, will he state the reasons why this improvement is delayed?

Mr. GOSLING

This matter is not one within my jurisdiction. I have, however, been in communication in regard to it with the Erith Urban District Council and the Port of London Authority and have suggested to the latter body that in all the circumstances they might reasonably undertake the work of improving the existing landing facilities at Erith. I regret, however, that up to the present the Port Authority have not seen their way to do more than to offer to detail plant and staff for the purpose on a repayment basis.