§ 19. Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will meet the First Secretary of the National Assembly to discuss the impact of recent closures of the Severn Bridge on Monmouthshire. [44165]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyClosures of the M48 Severn crossing are a matter for the local police authorities, the Highways Agency and Severn River Crossing plc.
Assembly officials and the local police authorities attend regular operational liaison meetings with the Highways Agency and Severn River Crossing plc. If my hon. Friend could provide me with more detail regarding his concerns, I will ensure that Assembly officials raise them at the next such meeting. I will of course advise my hon. Friend of the outcome of any such discussions.