HC Deb 25 February 1931 vol 248 c2121
54. Miss WILKINSON

asked the Minister of Transport what is the present position of the scheme for the Tees Bridge; if he can give any idea when the work, which will give employment to unemployed workers, is likely to be commenced; and whether any of the preliminary work can be expedited?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

Tenders for the construction of a bridge over the Tees have been received, and my Department has approved the proposal of the Tees (Newport) Bridge Joint Committee to accept the lowest tender. It may be anticipated therefore that the works will shortly be commenced.