§ 26. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the progress of work on the new Bridge of Don, Aberdeen; and when he now expects the work will be finished and the new bridge open for traffic.
§ Mr. MaclayWork is progressing satisfactorily, and though it is unlikely to be fully completed until the spring of 1959, I hope that the new bridge will be open to traffic at the end of this year.
§ Mr. HughesDoes the Secretary of State realise that that Answer is far too vague, that it is very important to the trade and industry of Aberdeen that this bridge should be completed at the earliest possible moment, and that there are sufficient men unemployed in Aberdeen to get on with the work?
§ Mr. MaclayWhat the hon. and learned Gentleman demands is beyond anybody to provide—there are such things as weather and other considerations—but the work is proceeding satisfactorily and fast, and the bridge should be ready for use by the end of the year.