§ Miss WILKINSONasked the Minister of Transport whether he has received any Report with regard to a new crossing of the River Tees by bridge or tunnel from Middlesbrough to the north bank; whether he is aware that there is great congestion across the present transporter; and whether, in view of the importance to Middlesbrough of the growth of new industries on the north bank of the Tees, he will cause some inquiry to be made which will facilitate progress in the matter?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI cannot trace the receipt of such a Report. While I am always prepared to consider schemes submitted by the responsible highway authorities for the improvement of traffic facilities, I feel that the Teeside authorities are capable of investigating the needs of their area without my holding an inquiry.