HC Deb 04 December 1957 vol 579 cc48-9W
86. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what progress has been made in the building of the Purfleet-Dartford Tunnel and its approach roads.

Mr. Nugent

Tunnelling has started on both sides of the river, and the shields have been driven for over 100 yards. Steady progress is being made with the approach road on the Kent side, and the ground is being levelled on the Essex side.