Bridges in London: Maintenance Funding Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Bridges in London: Maintenance Funding

Jim Shannon Excerpts
Tuesday 14th November 2023

(1 year, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Fleur Anderson Portrait Fleur Anderson
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I absolutely agree with my constituency neighbour. This shows not only the cross-party support for the reopening of the bridge but the enormous impact that its closure is having across a wide area of London. Hammersmith bridge is a national transport route and the fact that it has been closed for so many years is a disaster for many people.

Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
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I commend the hon. Lady, and I want to add my support for her request. On Monday this week, the Quoile bridge in my constituency developed a crack right down it and it is now closed. It is a major thoroughfare that carries lots of traffic, which will now be unable to go through Downpatrick on that road for a period of time. I understand the pain that the hon. Lady feels for her constituents and I offer my support to her.

Nigel Evans Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
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I was intrigued as to how there could be a Northern Ireland aspect to Hammersmith bridge, and now we all know. Well done, Jim!