§ 66. Mr. Follickasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the danger that the present bridge presents to traffic, especially pedestrians, and the inconvenience it causes to the proper flow of transport, he will give an assurance that the Cavendish Bridge, Loughborough, will be replaced by a new and adequate viaduct at a reasonably early date.
Mr. BraithwaiteWheeled traffic is controlled by traffic signals and there is separate accommodation for pedestrians. 1400 The present bridge is inconvenient but not, I think, dangerous. Plans for a new bridge are in hand, but it will cost some £250,000, and I regret that I cannot say when it will be possible to build it.
§ Mr. FollickCan the Minister say whether there is any money in the kitty at all for building new bridges, as this question is a very important one?
Mr. BraithwaiteThe reply to the hon. Member's supplementary question is in the negative, but he may be comforted to know that we are receiving a deputation from the Leicestershire and Derbyshire County Councils on this matter.
Mr. Norman SmithWill the hon. Gentleman receive a deputation from the Nottingham authority concerning the proposed bridge at Clifton?