§ Mr. MILLSasked the Minister of Transport what work, if any is proceeding on the damaged portion of Waterloo Bridge; for how long a period is there a guarantee of safety with the temporary bridge; and whether any steps are contemplated for the demolition of Waterloo Bridge?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONI am informed that, apart from occasional maintenance repairs to the temporary staging, no work is at present proceeding on the damaged portion of Waterloo Bridge. The most perishable portions of the temporary bridge are the pile supports, which, I understand, should have a life of 10 years without repair. They have now been in use for seven years. I am not aware of any steps in contemplation for the demolition of Waterloo Bridge pending a decision on the proposed new road bridge at Charing Cross.