Captain P. MAC DONALDasked the Minister of Transport the names and whereabouts of those toll bridges which have been freed since the passing of the Road Traffic Act, 1930; in how many cases negotiations for the freeing of such bridges have been suspended during recent months; and whether in such cases he has drawn the attention of the local authorities concerned to the possibility of recouping their outlay under Section 53 (2, b) of the said Act?
§ Mr. PYBUSThe following toll bridges have been freed since the passing of the Road Traffic Act, 1930:
Bursledon Bridge situated on the road from Southampton to Titchfield.
Bridge over River Avon, Nelson Road, Salisbury.
Negotiations for the freeing of one toll bridge have been suspended owing to the necessity for economy of public funds; I am advised that the authority concerned does not propose to take any action under the Act of 1930.