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New London Traffic Authority Proposed A SINGLE traffic authority for the

30th November 1962
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whole of Greater London--the Greater London Council—is proposed by the Government in its Bill to reorganize the Metropolitan administration by 1965. Apart from its traffic functions, the Counc:1 would also take over as highway author:ty for MetropolittM roads," a list of Width is laid down in the provisions of the Bill.

The new London is foreseen as having three kinds of roads: trunk roads (the continuing responsibility of the Minister). Metropolitan roads (the responsibility of G.L.C.) and other roads (the responsibility of the proposed 32 new boroughs). In exercising its functions, the G.L.C. would have substantially the same powers as those now exercised by the Minister. of Transport as regards traffic regulation, experimental schemes, parking, etc. It would also become the registration and licensing authority with jur:sdiction over the whole area.

Rail Assurance A'assurance that rail closures would not take place in Scotland unless there were adequate facilities for passenger and freight services was given in the Commons last week by the Scottish Secretary. Mr. Michael Noble. But when Mr. •C R. Bence (Labour, Dunbartonshire East) asked the Minister what plans he was making to ensure adequate road transport facilities in areas not served by rail, Mr. Noble said this was primarily a matter 'for the road transport industry.


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