§ Mr. Pearsonasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will now authorise for inclusion in the 1956–57 programme of road works the urgent proposed improvement between Duffryn Road and Ebenezer Road, Rhydyfelin, on the Cardiff—Merthyr trunk road, A 470, which scheme was approved in 1953 and subsequently withdrawn; if he is aware that there is no footpath on the east side of this heavy trafficked road where is situated the local post office which serves a neighbourhood with over 5,000 people; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. WatkinsonA scheme for improving traffic conditions has been prepared. I hope that the work can be authorised in the coming financial year, but I cannot yet say for certain.