§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what consultations his Department has undertaken over the possible reopening of Hammersmith Bridge; with which bodies; and what representations he has received on this subject. [44566]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonConsultations on the future of Hammersmith Bridge are a matter for the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, as bridge owner and local highway authority. Representations so far received amount to 11 Parliamentary Questions, 24 letters from hon. Members and Lords, and 51 letters from members of518W the public. Within these representations there have been straightforward requests for information, along with expressions of view for or against re-opening the bridge. Members of the public with views on the subject have been encouraged to make them known to the local highway authority.