HC Deb 26 November 1930 vol 245 c1324W
Sir R. ASKE

asked the Minister of Transport the names of any iron or steel bridges in Great Britain which are now under construction with State assistance, and the estimated number of men employed thereon?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

I am unable to state without inquiry in each case the names of iron or steel bridges now under construction; but the number approved for grant from the Road Fund since 1st April last is as follows:

Spans of 25 feet and under 36
Spans between 25 feet and 50 feet 34
Spans over 50 feet 27

I have no information as to the amount of labour engaged on a number of these works, and am therefore not in a position to answer the last part of the hon. Member's question.