Mr. W. M'LEAN WATSONasked the Minister of Transport whether the work 705W in connection with the survey of the proposed road bridge over the Forth has been completed; and when he expects to receive a report on the matter?
§ Colonel ASHLEYIn view of the wide scope and the difficulties of the investigations which have to be conducted, I do not expect that the report wilt reach my Department until the spring of next year.
§ Mr. SCRYMGEOURasked the Minister for Transport what progress has been made with the operations in prospecting for the proposed Tay road bridge; and whether he can now report on the borings which have been in process for some considerable time?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe borings have been completed, but the engineering reports are not yet in my hands.