Mr. Lucasasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what representations have been made to his Department regarding the maintenance of Wellesley Road, Chiswick, W.4, as a through road, both during the construction of the Cromwell Road/Great West Road extension and after its completion; whether he is aware of the need to allow traffic proceeding between Chiswick and Brentford to use this road after the extension has been finished; and what provision has been made in the plan to keep Wellesley Road open without hindering the flow of traffic along the main highway.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterRepresentations have been made by the Borough of Brent-ford and Chiswick that Wellesley Road should be maintained as a through road both during the execution of the works and after completion. I am aware of the advantages which would be gained if Wellesley Road were to remain open for traffic proceeding between Brentford and Chiswick. I am therefore having further investigations made into the practicability and probable cost of carrying the new road on a viaduct over Wellesley Road.