§ Mr. Cleaverasked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet made a decision with regard to the Coventry Road Widening Scheme in Yardley, Birmingham; and whether it is proposed to demolish the habitable houses in Warwell Lane as far as No. 14.
§ Mr. MarplesI am awaiting an application from the Birmingham Corporation for a grant towards the cost of the scheme, which I have invited it to prepare for my consideration in the current year. I shall give my decision after it arrives and has been studied. I understand that the corporation proposes to demolish some properties in Warwell Lane, including No. 14, as part of a redevelopment scheme. Only two of these properties will have to be demolished for the road widening scheme.