§ 6. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Transport if he will make a contribution towards the cost of purchasing the Ben Rhydding Toll Bridge so that the Ilkley Urban District Council can free this bridge from toll.
§ Mr. BarnesThe traffic using this bridge is so largely local that I would not feel justified in making any contribution from central funds towards the cost of freeing it from toll.
§ 11. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Transport why he has not yet given a decision with regard to the closing of Ilkley Old Bridge, which is scheduled as an Ancient Monument, in view of the fact that the Ilkley Urban District Council and the West Riding Council sought the Ministry's approval to an order prohibiting the use of this bridge by vehicular traffic last October owing to the danger to pedestrians.
§ Mr. BarnesI am about to confirm the order. I regret the delay in arranging for the provision of suitable signs to give notice of its effect.