§ Sir E. ILIFFEasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the usefulness of the Merton spur on the new Kingston by-pass road is seriously diminished by the narrowness of the old road between Merton and Tooting, including the level crossing over the railway at Merton Park; whether any and, 290W if so, what provision has been made out of the Road Fund for the widening of the old road and the removal of the level crossing; and when that work will be commenced and completed?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI agree with my hon. Friend that the widening of the road to which he refers would effect a desirable improvement, and I have indicated grants from the Road Fund towards the cost of widening three short lengths of it. One of these widenings has recently been completed, and the other two will be put in hand so soon as possession of the necessary property can be obtained. The local authorities concerned are in communication with my Department as to the widening of other sections as and when opportunity offers, and the practicability of the removal of the level crossing is being explored.