Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been drawn to the dissatisfaction being expressed regarding the proposed erection of a modern ferro-concrete bridge adjoining Clopton Bridge, Stratford-on-Avon; and, in view of the plans drawn up by the conference of the Stratford Town Council and the Warwickshire County Council, which would provide for a bridge retaining the antique appearance of this historic spot, will he withdraw the order for the erection of the modern bridge so as to avoid disfiguring the upstream face of the existing bridge?
§ Colonel ASHLEYAt the request of public bodies interested in Clopton Bridge, I convened a conference of those concerned and put forward suggestions which met with general favour, for the construction of a ferro-concrete bridge adjoining the old structure—leaving the latter intact. I hope that the project will be accepted by the responsible highway authorities to whom I have offered a substantial grant. No order has been or can be made by my Department for the erection of any bridge.