HC Deb 21 February 1949 vol 461 cc235-6W
72. Colonel Ropner

asked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made by his Department towards the freeing of Selby toll bridge and the provision of a new bridge.

Mr. Barnes

I have arranged for the negotiations with the bridge owners to be resumed. Consultants are preparing designs for a new bridge and for a temporary bridge which will be necessary during its construction. I am not yet able to say when it will be possible to start work.