To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what moneys he intends to make available to the Clwyd city council for the building of the third Dee crossing; and if he will make a statement.

The capital resources to be made available to local authorities in 1990–91 were announced on 29 November. They include 50 per cent. transport grant towards the £803,000 Clwyd county council plan to spend on the third Dee crossing. The non-grant element will be covered by supplementary credit approvals.