HC Deb 18 March 1936 vol 310 c426
41. Mr. WINDSOR (for Mr. W. H. GREEN)

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the Southern Electric Railway runs across a wooden bridge over Deptford Creek and is responsible for holding up river traffic, and thus interfering with employment through vessels not being able to reach McCalls' wharf; and whether he will take steps to put an end to this obstruction of traffic?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The bridge carrying the railway over the creek was authorised by Parliament.

Mr. KELLY

Is it the case that the Minister of Transport approved of the wooden bridge which now crosses Deptford Creek?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The Act was passed in 1833 as a result of which the bridge is there.

Mr. KELLY

But has the new bridge which was put there last year been put there with the approval of the Minister? That is not a question of 1833.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

No, Sir. I said it had been put there in pursuance of powers given by Parliament. Therefore I have no locus standi.