HC Deb 20 December 1927 vol 212 cc201-2
24. Major OWEN

asked the Minister of Transport whether any grant has been sanctioned by his Department for the erection of a bridge across the railway at Maesdu crossing, Llandudno; if so, what is the sum allotted for the purpose and what are the conditions upon which it is made; and when will he make arrangements for this work to be started?

Colonel ASHLEY

The construction of a bridge across the railway at Maesdu crossing, Llandudno, is part of a scheme for the making of a new road. A grant of 50 per cent. of the original estimated net cost of £25,117 was made in September, 1925, and I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the conditions upon which the grant was made. The works are now estimated to cost £29,657, based on the lowest tenders received, and the Conway Town Council has applied for an additional grant towards the extra cost. This application is under consideration.

Mr. GRIFFITHS

Has not the Minister of Transport a Welshman to tell him how to pronounce these names?

Colonel ASHLEY

I am going down there in February, and I hope to learn the proper pronunciation.