§ Mr. MILLSasked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been called to the dangerous condition of the main road between Erith and Bexley Heath, its lack of pathways for pedestrians, and its inadequate lighting; and whether, in view of the rapid growth of the district, he will raise the question with the Kent County Council?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONMy attention has not been previously called to the matter, but I will cause inquiries to be made. The question of lighting is entirely one for the local authority.
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§ Mr. MILLSasked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been called to the dangerous state of the main road between Bexley Heath and Dartford and to the absence of proper footpaths and lighting; and whether he has been asked to sanction any scheme of widening or improvement?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONGrants from the Road Fund have recently been made towards the cost of the widening and improvement of the carriageway and the construction of footpaths on three lengths of this road, i.e., Crook Log, Welling High Street and Park View Road. A start has already been made with these improvements and they will be continued as soon as arrangements have been made for the acquisition of the necessary land. The question of lighting is entirely one for the local authority.