HC Deb 03 March 1937 vol 321 cc360-1
54. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Transport whether he can make a statement about the prospects of a new bridge or bridges to be constructed over the Ship Canal between Warrington and Salford?

The Minister of Transport (Mr. Hore-Belisha)

No definite scheme has been submitted by the responsible authorities.

Mr. Smith

Is it a fact that the right hon. Gentleman received a deputation recently from the local authorities, and, if so, what steps is he taking with a view to getting them together to carry out this most needed improvement?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

There was a discussion with the deputation. I did not participate in that discussion, but I await any scheme that may be submitted by the responsible authorities.