§ 42. Mr. MABANEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the contract provisionally secured by Messrs. Dorman Long for the erection of the Falster Zealand Bridge for the Danes has been finally settled; and, if not, what difficulties are standing in the way?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEIt is understood that representatives of the firm which has obtained the provisional contract are proceeding to Denmark to discuss technical details with the responsible Danish authorities. In the meantime, the financial aspects of the matter are being considered both in this country and in Denmark by the parties concerned.
§ Mr. MABANEIs it a fact that the attitude of the Bank of England towards foreign lending is creating difficulties in connection with this contract?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEThat is a matter upon which I could not pronounce.