HC Deb 02 July 1930 vol 240 cc1951-2
44. Mr. WALKER

asked the Minister of Transport whether in view of the situation of unemployment in the steel industry, he will favourably consider the proposals for the construction of a bridge over the Humber?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 26th June to a similar question by the hon. and gallant Member for the North-Western Division of Kingston-upon-Hull (Sir A. Lambert-Ward) of which I am sending him a copy.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Can the Minister say when he will be in a position to call the local authorities concerned together?

Mr. MORRISON

No, Sir, I am not able to say that.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is the Minister aware that this matter has been in hand for a long time?

Mr. MORRISON

That is a kind of misrepresentation that I cannot allow to pass. The reports of the engineers have been received, and no possible delay has taken place. I do not think that the local authorities have come to any conclusion yet. It is wrong that such general accusations should be made.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

On a point of personal explanation. Is my hon. Friend aware that I did not at all intend to misrepresent him and have no desire to do so, and I am quite prepared to express my regret if he thinks I did. My hon. Friend has been very helpful.

Mr. LOUIS SMITH

Will the Minister taken an early opportunity of making the journey from Grimsby to Hull and personally investigate the most uncomfortable means of transport between there two leading centres, particularly in the winter, in foggy weather?