40. Mr. Philips Priceasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation when he intends to authorise construction of the Severn Bridge.
§ 20. Mr. Ness Edwardsasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he is now in a position to give the promised reply to the joint local authority deputation relating to the Severn bridge; and if he will state the nature of the reply.
§ Mr. WatkinsonI have not yet completed my consideration of this matter, but I hope soon to be able to write to the chairman of the conference of local authorities about it.
Mr. PriceCan the Minister say whether it is likely that the scheme for the construction of the bridge will be authorised after the Forth Bridge has been dealt with, which we understand has received priority? Can he say whether it is likely that it will come on after that?
§ Mr. WatkinsonNo, I am afraid I cannot give any undertakings until I have replied to the very large and expert deputation which discussed this with me.