§ 96. Mr. D. Marshallasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that Mr. H. H. Martin, hairdresser, of Dean Street, Liskeard, is to be evicted this week from his shop, which he has rented since 1919, to help the future London to Penzance trunk road; when work on this road is likely to take place; whether he has 263W considered a petition signed by many people of Liskeard forwarded to him by the hon. Member for Bodmin; and whether he will take action to reconsider this matter.
§ Mr. CallaghanI have considered the petition, but I should not be justified in spending public funds to repair a dilapidated property which will be eventually demolished. Since Mr. Martin was first given notice to quit two extensions of a fortnight and a month have been granted, free of rent. I am unable to say at present when work on the road will begin.