HC Deb 13 May 1924 vol 173 cc1175-6W
Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Minister of Transport if the Dundee Corporation has decided not to proceed with the construction of the new Tay Bridge; and, if so, for what reason?

Mr. GOSLING

No progress can be made towards constructing a new Tay Bridge until the difficult technical problems involved have been thoroughly investigated. I offered a very substantial grant towards the cost of these indispensable preliminary inquiries so that the necessary plans might be available for consideration. This offer has not yet been accepted by the Dundee Corporation, but I am not aware that any decision has been reached by that body of the nature indicated in the hon. Member's question.