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

Because of the planned operational commitments of the Sappers, it would not be possible for any of their units to take on a major construction project of this kind at the present time. It would be quite a major project, I understand, because the bridge would have to be above the level of barge traffic and therefore would require a high span.