§ 25. Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Transport whether he is now able to make a statement with reference to the construction of the proposed new Charing Cross bridge?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Hore-Belisha)The Committee dealing with this matter have, I understand, now-completed their investigations and are about to consider their report.
§ Mr. DAYCannot the Minister say whether it is proposed to abandon this idea in favour of building a tunnel under the Thames?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHANo, Sir, I have said that the Committee are considering their report.
§ Mr. DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say when it will be published, as it is most important that people should know?
§ Mr. MATHERSWill the right hon. Gentleman's responsibility in respect of projects of this kind be affected by the control which the Chancellor of the Exchequer is taking of the Road Fund?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThere is no change in the position whatever.