Mr. W. Joseph Stewartasked the Minister of Transport whether any scheme is now under consideration by his Department for improving the facilities for crossing the Tyne east of Newcastle so as to prevent traffic having to go from Jarrow, Sunderland, and South Shields to Newcastle in order to get to North Shields, Tynemouth, and the north generally; and whether any consultations are now taking place with the local authorities concerned and his Department in regard to this question?
§ Mr. BurginYes, Sir, and I hope personally to discuss the matter with the local authorities concerned when I visit Newcastle in a few days time.