§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Minister of Transport what is the estimated increase in the cost of the Dartford-Purfleet (Thames) tunnel as a result of the decision to construct it 55 feet below low water instead of 42 feet 9 inches; and whether any additional charge will be thrown upon the Road Fund in consequence?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONUntil more detailed estimates are available and the negotiations with local authorities are more advanced, I am not in a position to give a revised figure or to state how the cost will be apportioned.