HC Deb 04 December 1968 vol 774 cc473-4W
Mrs. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many bridges in Scotland have been affected by weight restriction orders in the last four years; of these how many have had the orders lifted because remedial work has been carried out; and of the remainder, what work is in progress, listing the bridges affected in each case.

Mr. Ross

I have imposed a permanent restriction on one trunk road bridge and temporary restrictions on four, and have confirmed permanent restrictions placed by local authorities on 52 bridges. Local authorities are not required to inform me about restrictions lasting six weeks or less, or about the progress of remedial work, but I will write giving the hon. Lady detailed information about the trunk road bridges.