§ 61. Mr. EDEasked the Minister of Transport if he is yet in a position to answer the application of the county boroughs of South Shields and Tyne-mouth for the appointment of an engineer to report on the possibilities of effecting a crossing on the Tyne between these county boroughs; and, if not, when he will be in a position to answer?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONA letter was sent to the two county boroughs on the 21st instant making a formal offer of a grant towards the cost of the engineering investigations which it is desired to undertake.