§ 87. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Minister of Transport for how long discussions have been proceeding with the London County Council concerning the scheme to improve the southern approach to Wandsworth Bridge; if he is aware of the urgent need to rehouse people living in the neighbouring roads, particularly in Jew's Row and Pier Terrace; and when he expects to reach his decision.
§ Mr. Tom FraserDiscussions have been going on since February, 1964. But, as my hon. Friend will understand from my Answer to him on 23rd February, I cannot give my approval to the scheme until the L.C.C. has satisfied me on certain important aspects of it. I am unable to say when this will be. I am aware of the housing problem in the area, but the decision to deal with it as part of this road improvement instead of under slum clearance powers was the L.C.C.'s.