§ 94. Mr. MILLSasked the Minister of Transport the estimated cost of the Dart-ford-Purfleet tunnel; the proportion of Government grant-in-aid; and the present position regarding the construction of the tunnel?
§ Mr. HAYESThe estimated cost of the Dartford tunnel scheme, authorised by the Dartford Tunnel Act, 1930, is £3,500,000. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport has agreed to make an advance from the Road Fund of 75 percent. of the net approved cost of the scheme, subject to a maximum advance of £2,625,000. The necessary preliminaries connected with the acquisition of land and the preparation of tender documents are being pressed forward as rapidly as possible.
§ Mr. SMITHERSCan the hon. Member say what proportion of the remaining 25 per cent. will be borne by the Kent County Council?
§ Mr. HAYESI will ask my right hon. Friend to let my hon. Friend have that information if possible.