asked the Minister of Transport when the committee which is examining the question of constructing a tidal barrage across the River Severn for the purpose of an electrical power scheme is expected to report?

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement which I made on this subject during the Debate on the Supplementary Estimates of the Ministry of Transport on the 3rd March. As I then stated, it is expected that the further investigation undertaken by the committee will take about two years to complete.

Could the right hon. Gentleman say whether a bridge, both for road and rail traffic, is being considered in conjunction with this barrage scheme?

I am afraid that is not relevant to the original question which dealt with electricity supply.