§ Mr. Wellbelovedasked the Minister of Transport if he will make a statement on the proposals submitted to him by the Greater London Council for developing and extending the primary road network in London.
§ Mr. MarshThe Greater London Council have submitted to me proposals for a system of primary roads that would improve orbital movement and would relieve suburban roads, and the central area as a whole, of longer-distance traffic. I have told the Council that I accept the need for such a system. Their long-term proposals will have to be considered as216W part of the Greater London Development Plan but meanwhile I am prepared to approve individual schemes on their merits.
The G.L.C. also put to me proposals for schemes for inclusion in the Preparation List and firm programme. I have approved a first instalment of road schemes for the Preparation List and also an extension of the firm programme for principal roads in London. Details will be published tomorrow and will be available in the Vote Office.