§ 115. Mr. George Jegerasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the cancellation of previous proposals for the improvement of the swing bridge at Thorne, she will reconsider the advisability of constructing a temporary bridge capable of taking two-way traffic.
§ Mr. SwinglerProposals for improvement of the bridge by converting the gates to power operation have not been cancelled. We are having a further examination made of the possibility of building a temporary bridge.
§ 116. Mr. George Jegerasked the Minister of Transport whether she is aware that the continued postponement and delay in planning the Thorne bypass and the replacement of the narrow swing bridge at Thorne is causing considerable concern and disruption of housing plans; and whether she will give priority to the new survey and consequent work which is proposed.
§ Mr. SwinglerWe are fully aware of the urgent need to bypass Thorne, and the action referred to in the Answer given to my hon. Friend's Question on 15th February [Vol. 741, c.114.]—will be pushed forward with all possible speed.