§ 35. Mr. Cooperasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what further information he will now give concerning the present position with regard to the duplication of Blackwall Tunnel.
§ Mr. WatkinsonMy Department have told the London County Council of my approval of the council's proposals for the duplication of the Blackwall Tunnel and the Government are making a grant of nearly £5½ million, that is 75 per cent. of the total cost, which is estimated at approximately £7½ million. The council expects that work will begin in the autumn and that it will take about five years to complete.
§ Mr. CooperIs my right hon. Friend aware that this information will give very great satisfaction to many thousands of people who are inconvenienced day after day?
§ Mr. WatkinsonThis is a very important improvement, and I am glad that the Government have made it possible for the L.C.C. to get on with it.