Mr. W. Joseph Stewartasked the Minister of Transport whether any progress has been made with his Department and the local authorities on Tyne-side in regard to a scheme for the crossing of the Tyne east of Newcastle?
§ Captain WallaceYes, Sir. Consulting engineers have been appointed to report to the County Councils of Northumberland and Durham as to the practicability and cost of constructing a road tunnel under the Tyne in the vicinity of Jarrow.