§ Ms HoeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport on how many occasions bridges for which he is responsible between and including Hammersmith bridge and Tower bridge have been closed for essential maintenance for periods of more than 24 hours since May 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NorrisNone of the bridges between and including Hammersmith bridge and Tower bridge is the responsibility of the Secretary of State. The information that the hon. Member requires concerning these bridges is not held by the Department. Consultation between my officials and the Association of London Borough Engineers and Surveyors continues regarding proposals to improve the co-ordination of works involving the Thames bridges.