HC Deb 29 November 1932 vol 272 cc640-1
31. Mr. LECKIE

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the need for the reconstruction of many railway and canal bridges which cause danger to the public and inconvenience to trade, and that in many cases reconstruction is being help up on grounds of public economy; and if he will take steps to enable the resumption of the grants in aid of urgent bridge reconstruction works which were promised to local authorities in connection with the 1929 programme?

Lieut.-Colonel HEAD LAM

I would refer the hon. Member to a recent reply to the hon. Member for Dudley (Mr. Joel), of which I am sending him a copy.