§ Mr. Mathersasked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered the suggestion that he should give an assurance that the Government will bear 75 per cent. of the expense involved in preparatory work in connection with the projected Forth Road-Bridge; and whether he is prepared to give this assurance?
§ Mr. BurginThe Government have already announced their policy regarding this and certain other bridge schemes. As matters stand, I am not in a position to give the assurance for which the hon. Member asks.