HC Deb 13 December 1944 vol 406 cc1242-3
91. Mr. Ralph Etherton

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he is prepared to negotiate with the interested authorities and assist in the freeing from tolls of Warburton Bridge, which crosses the Manchester Ship Canal, in view of the great inconvenience at present caused and the fact that over 2,000 interested persons have signed a petition for the freeing of this bridge from toll.

92. Mr. Goldie

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he is aware of the great inconvenience caused to and the expense incurred by the trading community of Warrington and neighbourhood by the exaction of tolls on the bridge situated at Warburton; and whether he is prepared to enter into negotiations with the appropriate authorities for the abolition of such charges.

Mr. Noel-Baker

If the county councils concerned submit proposals, I shall be glad to consider them.