§ Mr. John Pageasked the Minister of Transport when he expects the Kensington Road bridge over the Grand Union Canal, near Northolt to be opened again and when repairs are to be started and completed in view of the inconvenience caused to those from the Harrow area wishing to go to Southall and Hayes.
Mr. Bob BrownThese are primarily matters for the London Borough of Ealing as highway authority. I understand that the British Waterways Board has promised to bear the cost of replacing the bridge to its original standards and we are prepared to give loan sanction for the additional cost of rebuilding it to modern standards.
We are discussing with the Council the standards to be adopted and I understanding the Council is considering the provision of a temporary bridge meanwhile.