§ Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Transport whether he is in a position to make any further statement with reference to the rebuilding of the bridges crossing the River Thames?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONAs the hon. Member is no doubt aware, the London County Council have under consideration the report of the Advisory Committee upon Charing Cross Bridge, and pending a decision as to the future of this bridge have deferred a decision as to the reconstruction of Waterloo Bridge. The county council are proceeding with the reconstruction of Lambeth and Putney Bridges, and are also engaged on the preparation of plans for the reconstruction of Chelsea Bridge; new bridges are being erected by the responsible authorities at Hampton Court and Chiswick, and preliminary works have commenced for the new bridge at Richmond.