HC Deb 16 February 1938 vol 331 cc1884-5
68. Colonel Ropner

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet approved any scheme for the provision of a toll-free bridge at Selby?

The Minister of Transport (Mr. Burgin)

I am not yet in a position to make a statement regarding the proposed Selby by-pass.

Colonel Ropner

How much more time will be wasted before the right hon. Gentleman's Department is ready in this matter?

Mr. Burgin

I do not think it is a waste of time to examine plans for by-passes and to reject those which are misconceived.

Colonel Ropner

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that all the local authorities concerned have approved the scheme submitted by the civil engineer which his own Department appointed?