§ Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister of Transport (1) if he has considered the proposals for new bridges made in the report on road traffic congestion in Trafford Park, a copy of which has been sent to him, with special reference to improving the links between Trafford Park and the surrounding industrialised area with a great density of population; whether it is intended to construct a high-level bridge near Trafford Bridge and another which would serve Salford, Eccles and other parts; and what plans he has for the widening of the road and 49W the bridge over the Bridgewater Canal at the Barton end of Trafford Park;
(2) what action he intends to take to improve the traffic situation at Trafford Park, Manchester, where men and women working on export orders are subjected to considerable delays and loss of working hours owing to severe traffic congestion.
§ Mr. MarplesI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given today about roads in this area.