§ 17. Colonel Ropnerasked the Minister of Transport if he will now make a statement with regard to his negotiations for the purchase of Selby toll bridge.
§ Mr. BarnesI regret I am not in a position to say when negotiations with the bridge owners will be completed.
§ Colonel RopnerCan the right hon. Gentleman say what is the reason for the very long delay in the negotiations with the bridge owners?
§ Mr. BarnesI recognise the delay. The chief valuer is negotiating at present, and I cannot say anything further.