§ Mr. LANSBURYasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether it is the intention of the Government of India to make a survey of the roads in India with a view to the appointment of a road board for the purpose of promoting road development?
§ Earl WINTERTONFollowing a resolution adopted by the Council of State in February last, a Committee including Members of the Central Legislature has been appointed with the following terms of reference:
(1) To examine the desirability of developing the road system of India and, in particular, the means by which such development could most suitably be financed; and
(2) To consider, with due regard to the distribution of central and provincial functions, whether it is desirable 229W that steps should be taken for the coordination of road development and research in road construction, by the formation of a Central Road Board or otherwise.