HC Deb 09 March 1953 vol 512 cc81-2W
54. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Transport whether any decision has yet been taken as to when the rails are to be removed from the Victoria Embankment and the road relaid for traffic.

Mr. Braithwaite

No. My right hon. Friend had hoped that so much of this engaged, and the names of the companies managing them on behalf of the Ministry are as follows:

work as affects the Coronation route could have been carried out before the Coronation and he was prepared to authorise it. This has since proved to be impracticable and he is now giving the whole question further consideration.