HC Deb 27 October 1947 vol 443 c26W
93. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Transport whether in view of the importance of the Severn Bridge to the future of South Wales as a Development Area, he will give an assurance that there will be no unreasonable delay in its erection and that it will be started next spring as previously announced.

Mr. Callaghan

The Severn Bridge is one of the projects that has been postponed for the time being, but the work of preparing contract plans and documents, and the acquisition of such land as may be necessary will go ahead. This scheme will have top priority when work can be started because of the contribution it will make to the continuing prosperity of South Wales.