HC Deb 02 July 1930 vol 240 cc1950-1
43. Major COLVILLE

asked the Minister of Transport if he can make a statement regarding the proposal to pro vide an improved crossing for road vehicles over the River Forth at or near Queensferry?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given on 14th May to a similar question by the hon. Member for West Edinburgh (Mr. Mathers).

Major COLVILLE

Has the Minister nothing to add in regard to recent meetings held in Scotland on this subject?

Mr. MORRISON

I am not sure whether at that date the meetings had been held. A meeting of the local authorities in Edinburgh was held with my co-operation. There were divided views as to the merits of the bridge, and the promises of financial contributions amounted only to about 2 per cent. of the estimated cost.