§ Mr. Speirasked the Minister of Transport when work will begin on the proposed new bridge across the Tyne on the A.69 trunk road at Haydon Bridge in Northumberland.
§ Mr. MarplesThe preparation of this scheme is in its early stages and until the statutory procedures are completed and land has been acquired I cannot say precisely when work will begin. I hope it will be possible to make a start in about three years' time.