§ Dr. Broughtonasked the Minister of Transport when repairs will begin on the bridge over the railway on the Geldard Road, Birstall, in the borough of Batley; when he expects that this portion of the main Leeds—Huddersfield road will be in use again for two-way traffic; and if he will expedite the reconstruction of the bridge in view of the present menace to road safety.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydA contract for the reconstruction of this bridge is now about to be completed and the work will then begin at once. It will be about 18 months before the bridge is in full use again for two-way traffic.