HC Deb 02 November 1973 vol 863 cc14-5W
Sir Clive Bossom

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make arrangements to ensure that there will be a public inquiry before any decision is made whether the Albert Bridge across the River Thames should be permanently closed.

Mr. Peyton

I understand that the Greater London Council is making arrangements for a public inquiry to be held early in 1974.

Sir Clive Bossom

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the numbers of vehicles which cross Albert Bridge, Battersea Bridge and Chelsea Bridge each day.

Mr. Peyton

The Greater London Council, which is responsible for all three bridges, took 24-hour traffic counts in August 1973. The number of vehicles recorded was: Albert Bridge 13,000; Battersea Bridge 26,000; Chelsea Bridge 40,000.