§ 47. Mr. Spenceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made in reconstructing the Bridge of Don, Aberdeen; when it is expected that the work will be completed; and what arrangements he is making to allow the flow of traffic to continue during the reconstruction period.
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. James Stuart)I expect that work will start very shortly. The contract provides for the completion of the work within 32 months, and for the erection of a temporary bridge to enable reconstruction to be carried out with the minimum interference with traffic.
§ Mr. Hector HughesDoes the Secretary of State realise that this is one of the main arteries to the North-East of Scotland, and that it is of the utmost urgency that there should be an adequate alternative route provided in order to maintain contact?
§ Mr. StuartA tender has now been accepted for this work by the Town Council of Aberdeen and I hope that the work will start very shortly.