Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 31 January 2023 to Question 132395, whether Historic England has had discussions with the Port of Tyne Authority on (a) repairing and (b) improving the Swing Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Historic England has had an initial meeting with Port of Tyne in December 2021 about repair priorities and long-term management of the Swing Bridge to ensure that it continues to operate properly and does not disrupt traffic. It expects to have ongoing discussions.