§ 74. Mr. Coulsonasked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet received from the Humber Bridge Board a detailed analytical survey of the probable costs, user, financing and economic implications of a Humber bridge.
§ Commander Purseyasked the Minister of Transport in what year's programme he will include approval for the construction of the proposed Humber Bridge; and what percentage grant he will make towards the cost of the construction.
§ Mr. Wallasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the existing economic situation in North-East England, he will now authorise the start of the construction of the Humber Bridge.
§ Mr. MarplesI have not yet received a report from the Humber Bridge Board.
I do not wish to prejudge the report but I doubt whether the very high cost of building a bridge and its approach roads would be justified at present by its value to traffic. The road improvements which are already planned for this area will provide Hull with first-class dual carriageway connections with A.1 and with the West Riding.