§ 31. Mr.BOYTONasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he is aware that the footbridge across the canal in the Park Road, Regent's Park, opposite Charlbert Street, is closed to pedestrians; the date when it was closed; the probable date of the reopening; and if he is aware that the closing of the bridge causes great inconvenience to the inhabitants of the district?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The date of the closing of the bridge was 17th September, 1913; the date of the reopening will probably be the end of March next. My Noble Friend much regrets the inconvenience caused; the delay is due to the necessity for thorough investigation as to whether it would be necessary to rebuild the bridge or possible to repair it.