§ Sir C. Edwardsasked the Minister of War Transport what progress has been made in regard to the erection of the proposed Severn Bridge; and when work on this bridge will be commenced.
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§ Mr. Barnes:As soon as may be after the Trunk Roads Bill has received Royal assent, I propose to make an Order under Section 6 authorising the construction of a bridge across the Severn. Considerable progress has been made with the preparation of the necessary plans and drawings. I hope it may be possible to start constructional work on the foundations during the course of the next financial year.