§ 63. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he can give a precise starting date for the building of the Humber bridge; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe project is the responsibility of the Humber Bridge Board. I understand that they have as yet no precise date for a starting but that they hope it will be in the Autumn of 1972.
§ 64. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the progress of planning for the Humber Bridge and associated road network.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe bridge and the immediate approach roads are the responsibility of the Humber Bridge Board. I understand that they intend to start building next year and complete by 1976. Improvements in the main road network to the north and south of the river are either programmed or accepted for preparation.