§ Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the temporary Bailey bridge, now replacing the original Cavendish bridge between Derby and Leicester on A.6, which collapsed early in 1947, causes expensive delays to industrial traffic through one-way working; that the bridge restricts 80W the size and weight of vehicles using it; that the approaches are badly aligned; and whether, in the national interest, he will now provide under the authority already existing, an adequate bridge for the traffic concerned.
§ Mr. BarnesI am well aware of the need for a new bridge in place of the temporary Bailey bridge and preparatory work is proceeding. On financial grounds I cannot give any firm promise as to when I shall be able to authorise constructional work on this expensive scheme. The existing bridge can carry loads up to 25 tons with a limit of height of 14 feet.