asked the Minister of Transport the number of bridges now being constructed or of which the designs have been authorised throughout the country?

My information only extends to bridges towards which grants are made from the Road Fund, and I am not in possession of the com prehensive particulars sought by my hon. Friend.

Can the hon. Member say whether any of these new bridges are being built in places where the only existing bridges are toll bridges, privately owned?

I must ask for notice of that question.