HC Deb 20 December 1956 vol 562 cc221-2W
70. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the present position of the 1958–59 road scheme so far as the acquisition and replacement of Selby toll bridge is concerned; whether he is still intending to proceed with this scheme; and what is the prospective timetable.

Mr. Watkinson

An approach has been made to the bridge proprietors to reopen negotiations for the acquisition of the bridge and toll rights. Subject to a satisfactory settlement of this question, I hope to authorise the scheme for the replacement of the bridge before the end of the financial year 1958–59.

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