Some of the speakers at the debate on Tuesday—Sir Percy
Simmons, for example—accepted the scheme for reconditioning with some reluctance, as they felt that not enough provision was being made for the certain congestion of the future. Nevertheless they did accept it. Mention was made of the dangers and risks of reconditioning, but it is doubtful whether the process will be more dangerous than demolition. It was agreed that in view of the precariousness of the work an inde- pendent engineer should be engaged to help the County Council engineer, and Mr. Frederick Palmer was appointed for this purpose. Only experience can show whether Rennie's bridge widened will be adequate for the growing traffic, but the prevalent feelings now are undoubtedly relief and pleasure at• the saving of the bridge.
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