§ Mr. Wallasked the Minister of Transport whether she is satisfied that a single span suspension bridge is the cheapest method of spanning the Humber; and what alternative designs have been studied.
§ Mr. SwinglerA suspension bridge is the only structure which will provide a main span of 4,536 ft. as required by the Humber Bridge Act, 1959.
§ Mr. Wallasked the Minister of Transport what would be the estimated cost and the time in construction of a bridge over the Humber.
§ Mr. SwinglerThe estimated cost of the bridge and approach roads, excluding land costs, is approximately £12½ million at present day prices, and the construction time 5½ years.