§ 81. Mr. HOPKINasked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been called to the delay in carrying out the work on the bridge at Velindre, Henllan; if he is aware of the large number of unemployed in this area; and if he will cause inquiries to be made as to this delay and the reasons for lack of additional road work in this area?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Mr. Parkinson)My attention has not previously been called to any delay in connection with the reconstruction of the bridge at Henllan. Draft proposals have been discussed with the county surveyor, and my Department is now awaiting the receipt of the final plans. My right hon. Friend understands that there is a considerable amount of unemployment in the district and that the Carmarthenshire County Council have included in their five-year programme four schemes of road and bridge works in this area estimated to cost £9,200, but the details have not yet been submitted.
§ Mr. HOPKINIs the hon. Gentleman aware that one side of this bridge has been down for upwards of two years?