Royal Engineers (Bridges)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 June 1964.

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Photo of Mr James Ramsden Mr James Ramsden , Harrogate 12:00, 10 June 1964

My hon. and gallant Friend is right as regards the Selby Bridge. Even if this were considered desirable training for the Royal Engineers, a bridge of that kind with a swinging span would be beyond their resources in a training exercise.