HC Deb 10 February 1937 vol 320 cc403-4
58. Mr. Mathers

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of recent representations made to him regarding the projected Forth road-bridge at Queensferry, he is now in a position to state what are the intentions of the Government when they consider the armaments position is less urgent?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I do not know to what recent representations the hon. Member refers, and I cannot hypothecate the future.

Mr. Mathers

Is it not the case that within recent weeks the Minister has been interviewed by Lord Elgin and the Lord Provost of Edinburgh; and is he aware that when he speaks in Edinburgh on Friday night, he will be expected to say something about this matter, and that here is his opportunity of paving the way for that statement?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I hope—

Mr. Speaker

I am afraid he has lost the opportunity.