§ Sir G. Mitchesonasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the rapid growth of traffic congestion in the main exits from London; whether he has made any representations to the various highway authorities concerned as to plans for the progressive widening of the streets concerned; and, in particular, whether they have been asked to take steps to ensure the setting back of the building line in respect of new buildings which may be erected in such streets?
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§ Mr. BurginYes, Sir; the question is engaging my close personal attention; I await with interest the report of the London Highway Development Survey and in the meanwhile look to the statutory authorities in London to make wise use of the wide powers they already possess in regard to new buildings.