HC Deb 24 November 1925 vol 188 cc1184-5W
Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the Minister of Transport when the projected new road to servo the London Docks will be commenced?

Mr. GROVES

asked the Minister of Transport (1) what progress has been made with the plans for the proposed new main road to the Victoria Docks; and when the work will be commenced and the proportion of the necessary expenditure the Government proposes to meet;

(2) whether seeing that in connection with the proposed new main road to the Victoria Docks a considerable number of people will be dishoused owing to the proposed road cutting through certain populated areas, he has under consideration any schemes of re-housing?

Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEY

The Dock Road Scheme for which preliminary surveys, drawings and models have been prepared, is still under consideration and has been examined by the London Traffic Committee. Rehousing proposals must necessarily form part of the project, and some study has been given to this side of the matter. Legislation would be necessary before the scheme could be carried into effect. I am not in a position to give any indication as to the likelihood or amount of a grant from the Road Fund, or the date at which work could be commenced.