§ 53. Mr. Jegerasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the bad condition of the roadway of Booth-ferry Bridge; and what steps are being taken to keep this in proper repair.
§ Mr. HayYes. Ways and means of providing a new deck for the bridge are being investigated. In the meantime the present deck will be surface-dressed as soon as weather permits.
§ 54. Mr. Jegerasked the Minister of Transport how many accidents have taken place at Boothferry Bridge during the past year; and what proposals he has for improvement of the bridge or diversion of traffic.
§ Mr. HayIn 1961 there was one accident involving serious injury on the bridge, and one accident involving slight injury on the immediate approaches to it. Six other accidents caused damage 59W only. We are looking into the possibility of providing a better crossing of the Ouse in this vicinity.