§ 24. Captain STRICKLANDasked the Minister of Transport whether any further progress has been made with regard to the repair of weak bridges and, if so, to what extent?
Mr. STANLEYTwenty-seven Priority Lists have now been received as a result of the County Conferences so far held concerning weak bridges, and I am informed that negotiations for the strengthening or rebuilding of weak bridges included in these lists are actively proceeding between highway authorities and bridge owners.
§ Mr. LOUIS SMITHWill the Minister consider urging forward the improvement of these bridges in larger numbers?
Mr. STANLEYI miss no opportunity of urging the local authorities to take every opportunity of strengthening these bridges.