HC Deb 13 December 1979 vol 975 cc769-70W
Mr. Anderson

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what, on the basis of the latest technical information available to him, is the life expectancy of the Severn bridge.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

In common with all new highway bridges built for the Department, the bridge is designed for a life of at least 120 years and it will be maintained to meet this requirement.

Mr. Anderson

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what progress, if any, has been made in consideration of the need for a second Severn bridge.

Mr. Fowler

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Buckingham (Mr. Benyon) on 26 October.—[Vol. 972, c. 324.]