HC Deb 29 April 1936 vol 311 c898
53. Sir G. FOX

asked the Minister of Transport whether has has considered representations from the residents of Pangbourne and Whitchurch with regard to removing the toll-bridge at Whit-church; what is the present number of toll-bridges on the Thames; and the total number in the country?

Mr. H0RE-BELISHA

No recent representations have been made to me with regard to the freeing of Whitchurch Bridge from tolls. There are five toll-bridges over the Thames and a total of 77 toll-bridges on roads in Great Britain. I am prepared to consider applications by the responsible highway authorities for grants towards the elimination of tollbridges.

Mr. THORNE

Does the right hon. Gentleman think it is possible to free these tolls all the time the Chancellor is nibbling at his Road Fund?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

That does not make the slightest difference.

Mr. PALING

Are local authorities rising to the occasion and making applications?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I should require notice of that question.