§ 43. Mr. Storeyasked the Minister of Transport if he is now able to authorise the start of work upon the approaches to the proposed bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal to by-pass Barton Bridge.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement on this subject. I will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as possible.
§ Mr. StoreyAs the matter has been under consideration for a very long while, will my right hon. Friend say how soon he will be able to make a statement?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI have shown my feeling about the importance of this problem by going to see it at 6 o'clock one morning. I will communicate as soon as I can.
Mr. Norman SmithWill the right hon. Gentleman also expedite a decision in the case of the proposal of Nottingham City Council for a bridge over the Trent at Clifton, which would also save dollars?
§ Mr. ProctorIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that any expenditure he makes will handsomely pay the nation because of the enormous cost of delays to the workers in Trafford Park as a result of hold-ups in this area?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI certainly think that in the fullness of time this will be a very desirable project.
§ 50. Mr. Proctorasked the Minister of Transport if he is now able to make a further statement regarding the traffic congestion at Barton Bridge, Eccles; and if he will arrange a meeting between the Manchester Ship Canal representatives and representatives of the Eccles Trades and Labour Council regarding the suggestions made for improving the position.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI am unable to make a further statement at present on traffic congestion at this bridge, but I will ask the Manchester Ship Canal Company to meet representatives of the Eccles Trades and Labour Council at a mutually convenient date.