§ 62. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what further progress he has made regarding the terms of financing the building of the Humber Bridge following his meeting with the Humber Bridge Board on 2nd February; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe Board have told me their views, which I am considering.
§ 63. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give details for the support roads that he is planning for the Humber Bridge on the north and south bank, respectively, with an approximate figure of the finance involved, and firm starting dates of the schemes proposed, where these have been finalised.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe immediate approach roads will form part of the proposed Humber Bridge scheme. The approach road on the north bank will link directly with the A63. Consideration of the road links between the bridge and the main road network on the south bank, and their cost, is included in the current study into South Humberside 435W roads. Starting dates will be governed by the timing of the Bridge. Meanwhile a number of schemes to improve general road communications on North and South Humberside are programmed and in preparation.