HC Deb 25 October 1967 vol 751 c492W
Mr. George Jeger

asked the Minister of Transport whether she has studied the two types of new speedy-construction bridges being produced by the Armoured Fighting Vehicle Experimental Establishment; and whether she will consider one of these for replacing the one-way swing bridge over the canal at Thorne.

Mr. Carmichael

We have studied these two types of expensive special purpose bridges. These are not expected to become available until late 1968 and offer no advantages for this particular site over the temporary bridge we are currently examining.