HC Deb 16 March 1955 vol 538 c1290
40. Brigadier Peto

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will now state the degree of priority to be given either to the plan for widening Barnstaple Long Bridge, or to the alternative plan of making a new road and bridge; and whether he has yet decided which of these projects is to be proceeded with.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I have no statement to make at present. As my hon. and gallant Friend will be aware, I am awaiting such proposals with respect to the financial aspects of the widening scheme as the trustees may think fit to make.

Brigadier Peto

Is my right hon. Friend aware that there are one or two quite important projects awaiting the result of his decision on this matter, and that the borough council concerned is hoping very much to get an answer before very long?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I can only say that I am awaiting an answer to a letter which my Department sent on 10th November to the clerk of the authority concerned and to which, so far as I know, no answer has been sent.

Mr. Follick

Having listened to the Minister's reply to Question No. 40, may I ask him if he has made any other arrangements and what progress is being made with regard to Cavendish Bridge in my area?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

That may be an interesting question, but I think that it is another one.