§ Q48. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Prime Minister if she will introduce legislation to extend the boundaries of Wales to ensure that the Secretary of State for Wales has responsibility for the Severn bridge.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. The importance of the existing bridge and the need to maintain a first-class road crossing of the Severn is fully recognised by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales is closely involved in all matters concerning the existing bridge and the present studies for a second Severn crossing.