He welcomed the Minister to his place and acknowledg [10D [K acknowledged the Opposition spokesperson. Andrew highlighted that Hammersmi [9D [K Hammersmith Bridge is a unique structure facing catastrophic failure due to [2D [K to historical damage and material corrosion, necessitating major reconstruc [10D [K reconstruction which would cost millions of pounds. He emphasised the need [K for clarity on costs, funding opportunities, and traffic displacement figur [5D [K figures. Andrew also pointed out that the local council has spent over £50 [K million maintaining the bridge but cannot afford further substantial contri [6D [K contributions.

Mr Robertson thanked the Minister for setting up the [3D [K the structures fund and mentioned a bridge in his constituency that is also [4D [K also grade II listed, awaiting an application to the fund. He noted that de [2D [K despite being under Conservative control, Staffordshire county council did [K not approach him before the spending review.

Mr Smith expressed disappointment over the lack of r [1D [K resolution on Hammersmith Bridge across multiple Governments, noting that c [1D [K council tax has increased significantly under Labour control. He criticized [10D [K criticized the slow pace of action and the impact on local residents, highl [5D [K highlighting issues such as restricted bus routes and displacement of traff [5D [K traffic to other boroughs.

The hon. Member commended the campaign for Hammersmi [9D [K Hammersmith Bridge and highlighted the pressure on surrounding infrastructu [12D [K infrastructure when routes are closed, drawing a parallel with his constitu [8D [K constituency's need for a bypass that has been delayed for nearly 30 years. [6D [K years.

Mr Glover highlighted the ongoing saga of Hammersmit [10D [K Hammersmith Bridge's closure, stressing that the cost-sharing agreement for [3D [K for its repair was not being honoured by the current government. He mention [7D [K mentioned the £50 million already spent by Hammersmith and Fulham council t [1D [K to maintain the bridge and urged for a permanent solution. Mr Glover also d [1D [K discussed the traffic congestion caused by the bridge's closure in Putney a [1D [K and called on Wandsworth council to play a greater role alongside the affec [5D [K affected boroughs. He suggested increasing cross-river bus services and eme [3D [K emergency vehicle access as a minimum key ask.

The hon. Member questioned the adequacy of TfL's fun [3D [K funding offer for reopening Hammersmith Bridge, suggesting it had not been [K sufficient over the last decade.

Ms Olney acknowledged the severe consequences of Ham [3D [K Hammersmith Bridge's closure, which has lasted seven years and impacted bot [3D [K both Putney and Richmond Park constituents. She criticised successive Gover [5D [K Governments for failing to act, with estimated repair costs doubling from £ [1D [K £140 million in 2022 to £250 million currently. Ms Olney highlighted that s [1D [K since 2019, Hammersmith and Fulham council has spent nearly £50 million on [K maintenance alone, while the Government delayed action. She raised concerns [8D [K concerns over delays in emergency response times due to bridge closures and [3D [K and expressed disappointment with the Labour Government's lack of engagemen [9D [K engagement.