§ Miss Wilkinsonasked the Minister of Transport whether he has received any further communication from the Jarrow Town Council with regard to the discontinuance of the ferry; and whether he is able to make any statement in the matter?
§ Mr. Burgin:Yes, Sir. I have been informed by the Town Council of Jarrow that this is the last year in which the council can afford to run the present ferry, and I am in communication with them and with the County Councils of Durham and Northumberland on the matter.