HC Deb 24 February 1937 vol 320 cc2001-2
73. Miss Lloyd George

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is now in a position to make a statement with regard to the Menai Bridge?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I propose to reconstruct the bridge at an estimated cost of £1228,000 so as to enable it to carry the full traffic of the district, and at the same time to maintain the essential features of Telford's design. I am instructing the consulting engineers to prepare the necessary details.

Major Owen

Will the tolls be abolished when the bridge has been built?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I can hold out no such hope at the moment.

Captain Balfour

Will every other island in England get an equal advantage?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

One is represented by the hon. Member for Anglesey (Miss Lloyd George).

Miss Lloyd George

While thanking the Minister, may I ask him whether he is satisfied that the bridge, when reconstructed, will be adequate to carry all modern traffic?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Perhaps the hon. Lady will recall the fact that she and I traversed this bridge together. I hope to make the structure adequate for every other purpose.