§ Mr. Luceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made regarding the review of the safety of steel box girder bridges.
§ Mr. SpeedThe committee appointed to inquire into the basis of design and method of erection of steel box girder bridges expects to present its recommendations early in 1973. A number of the recommendations contained in its interim report published in September 1971 have been implemented. Fifty-six bridges are fully opened to traffic; the remaining 19 in service have been safeguarded by traffic restrictions pending completion of strengthening works.