§ Sir F. Markhamasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to make a statement on the progress towards building a new bridge at Slapton, Buckinghamshire; whether agreement has yet been reached between the Buckingham County Council and the British Transport Commission as to the apportionment of cost; and when the new bridge is likely to be opened for traffic.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterI am glad to be able to tell my hon. Friend that the Buckinghamshire County Council, as highway authority, has prepared a scheme and282W obtained tenders, and has reached agreement with the British Transport Commission on the apportionment of cost. The new bridge should be open in the summer of 1955.