§ Mr. Spenceasked the Minister of Transport if he will arrange to have head room of bridges increased on the roads leading to and forming part of the Thirsk bypass so that high loaded heavy transport can use them; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe bridges on the Thirsk bypass have a minimum head room of at least 16 ft. 9 in.
One bridge has been built with a head room of 19 ft. 9 in. to give access to a route for very high loads.
71WIt appears that there is, therefore, no need to spend money on increasing the head room of any other bridges but I shall, of course, consider any difficulties of which my hon. Friend is aware if he refers them to me.