asked the Minister of Transport if he can give an approximate date upon which the widening of Broad Lane, Tottenham, to Ferry Lane, Walthamstow, will be commenced; and whether he can give any explanation of the delay?

I regret that it is not possible for me to state when this improvement can be begun. The work calls for the combined action of a number of local authorities and tramway undertakings, and the widenings present great difficulty owing to the very limited space between buildings. I am prepared to give substantial assistance towards the project and am doing all in my power to advance the negotiations.