MP Philip Davies has been backed by the Transport Secretary after demanding Network Rail steps into mend a collapsed wall in Shipley.

The problems for motorists began in January when a stone wall beside the pavement in Otley Road approaching the busy Valley Road junction fell away.

Drivers are still facing daily tailbacks on the busy road in and out of Shipley.

Bradford Council made the area safe by blocking off the nearside lane of the Bradford-bound carriageway in January.

But a dispute between landowners Network Rail, its tenants, DB Schenker and further tenants the recycling firm Crossley Evans Ltd followed about who was responsible for any repairs.

Now Mr Davies has brought up the issue in Parliament and demanded Transport Minister Patrick McLoughlin stepped in to resolve the issue, which he agreed to do.

Mr Davies said: "This is great and I will be following it up to make sure this does happen and the minister has been true to his word.

"My constituents are fed up and want action. We are all being inconvenienced by this.

"The situation has been absolutely ridiculous.

"It is ridiculous the wall may not be repaired for another three months.

"I will keep his feet to the fire on this but I am confident it will be sorted out.

"Progress is being made. Hopefully it will do the trick."

A Network Rail spokesman said: "We would like to reassure all those impacted by the collapsed wall in Shipley that we are continuing to seek ways to work with all parties involved to get it repaired as a matter of urgency.

"As stated last week, repairing the wall is the responsibility of DB Schenker under the terms of its lease agreement."

A DB Schenker Rail UK spokesman said: "We are keen that this matter is resolved as quickly as possible and for the benefit of all concerned.

"We are doing all we can to assist with this through the proper channels.

"Our tenant, Crossley Evans, has been in occupation of the former goods yard for around 50 years.

"Under the terms of its lease, Crossley Evans is required to keep the premises and every part of them in good repair and condition.

"We have made a formal request to the tenant to provide us with detailed information on what steps they propose to take to remedy the current situation. "We are actively addressing this matter with them through their lawyers."

But Matthew Evans, business manager at Crossley Evans, has refuted the company is solely responsible for the repair work, saying it is working alongside all other parties to resolve the issue.

He said: "We think it's frustrating to anybody that is using the road or our site.

"It's certainly a challenge that a lot of people are trying to resolve. There are a number of people responsible for the resolution of the wall.

"We have been keen to find the best possible solution to the situation and along with all parties responsible, including Bradford Council, have put a lot of time and effort into achieving a satisfactory conclusion."