HC Deb 01 July 1936 vol 314 cc394-5
41. Mr. MATHERS

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has received the estimate of probable traffic results for which he asked the promoters of the projected Forth road-bridge; and when a statement of Government policy regarding the scheme will be announced?

Mr. H0RE-BELISHA

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave yesterday to a similar question by the hon. Member for Kirkcaldy (Mr. Kennedy).

Mr. MATHERS

Is the right hon. Gentleman taking steps to expedite the presentation of the further case which is required

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The case is being presented by the local authorities who are collecting their material.

Mr. MATHERS

What I am asking the Minister is whether, having received the case from the promotion committee, he is intimating to the local authorities that he has received that case, and that he wishes to have their case as quickly as possible in order that the Government decision may be announced?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I think there is some confusion. The promotion committee is a voluntary body, and the local authorities are, of course, the responsible bodies. It is from them I am awaiting the case.