HC Deb 19 July 1968 vol 768 c285W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will consult with the West Sussex County Council, with a view to a Bailey Bridge being erected over the River Arun at Littlehampton by the military, so as to relieve traffic congestion and as a temporary measure until the existing and unsafe swing-bridge is replaced by a new permanent bridge upstream.

Mr. Boyden

The Services are always prepared to consider requests from civil authorities for assistance with work if it provides good training and the agreement of interested parties has been obtained. I understand, however, that my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport is already considering the problem of the Littlehampton swing-bridge with the County Council.