Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an estimate of the potential impact of (a) inflation and (b) wider trends in the cost of (i) concrete, (ii) steel and (iii) other building materials on the cost of Hammersmith Bridge strengthening works.

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is the asset owner of Hammersmith Bridge and the project lead for its repair and restoration.

The Department for Transport is providing every assistance to the Council and TfL in helping them resolve the issues the bridge faces.