HC Deb 29 June 1953 vol 517 c5W
57. Mr. Grey

asked the Minister of Transport if the meeting has yet taken place between the Durham county and city councils and officers from his Department and from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government on the question of the new road through Durham; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Braithwaite

Yes, a meeting was held on 26th April and it was agreed that further information on the probable costs of the schemes and the movement of traffic in the centre of the city should be obtained. As a result of the meeting, an Origin and Destination Survey was taken last Friday, 26th June.