§ 85. Mr. RUSSELLasked the Minister of Transport whether he is prepared to make a statement on the attitude of the Government towards the proposed scheme for the construction of a permanent river crossing near the mouth of the River Tyne; and whether, in the event of the project receiving the support of his Department, and having regard to the great need for improved facilities of communication between North and South Shields, he will expedite the preliminary arrangements by every means at his disposal, so that employment may be provided for men out of work in that area?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI am not aware that any definite scheme of this nature has been formulated, but if the local authorities concerned have any feasible proposals to submit, I shall be glad to consider them.