Captain WALLACEasked the Minister of Transport if he is satisfied that the repairs to the cavity in Archway Road are being pressed forward with all possible speed; and when it is expected that they will be completed?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and given better weather the borough council hope to complete the repairs in about two to three490W weeks' time. The abnormal rainfall since the roadway collapse has greatly delayed the work.
Captain WALLACEasked the Minister of Transport (1) whether, in view of the damage to water mains in the residential roads now used for the diversion of traffic off Archway Road, Highgate, he will consider sending at least heavy lorries by some other route;
(2) if he is satisfied that the steps taken to reduce the speed of traffic on the diversion off Archway Road has been effective; and whether he contemplates any further measures to reduce the damage to residential property and minimise the inconvenience to the inhabitants?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONThe Commissioner of Police has taken all possible steps to reduce the speed of traffic on the diversion off Archway Road and with a view to minimising the inconvenience to residents, arrangements have been made with the Commissioner for the diversion of heavy lorry traffic via Highgate Hill, High Street and North Hill.