§ Sir J. Gilmourasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give an assurance that a transport service for vehicles will be maintained between Newport-on-Tay and Dundee until the Tay road bridge is completed.
§ Mr. NobleThe Tay Bridge Order authorises permanent discontinuance of the ferry service only on completion of the bridge. Any Order which may be promoted to authorise earlier discontinuance will need the approval of Parliament.