HC Deb 19 July 1939 vol 350 c404
77. Sir William Jenkins

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will inquire into the unsatisfactory and dangerous condition of the bridge belonging jointly to the Glyncorrwg Urban District Council and the Great Western Railway, at Cymmer, and ascertain when the new bridge will be erected, as it is now a source of public danger?

Captain Wallace

The improvement of this bridge was included in a programme of works which the Glamorgan County Council proposed to put in hand in the year 1936, and they were then informed that a grant of 75 percent. of the net cost of an approved scheme would be made from the Road Fund. I understand that the matter has. been deferred pending consideration of a scheme of diversion which would render expenditure on the existing bridge unnecessary.

Sir W. Jenkins

The bridge I am referring to is a bridge belonging jointly to the Glyncorrwg Council and the Great Western Railway Company and the bridge to which the right hon. and gallant Gentleman is referring is another bridge.

Captain Wallace

I am referring to the bridge belonging to the council and the railway company.