§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he is yet able to estimate the number of families needing to be rehoused as a result of the east London river crossing.
§ Mrs. ChalkerOne hundred and sixty-six families in tenanted properties may need to be rehoused; the precise number depends on the state of occupancy and the terms of tenure.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is his latest forecast of the date on which construction of the east London river crossing will (a) start and (b) conclude.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWork is unlikely to start before 1988. I cannot forecast when it will conclude since that will depend on many factors, including weather.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will set out the latest estimates of the total 775W cost of the proposed east London river crossing indicating the separate costs of (a) the main bridge, (b) other structures, (c) road construction and (d) land and property acquisition.
§ Mrs. ChalkerTaking account of price movements and other changes, the latest estimates are:
£ million The bridge across the Thames 54 Other structures 37 Road constructiion 40 Land and property acquisition 19
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many (a) residential and (b) commercial properties have so far been acquired in preparation for the east London river crossing; and how many more remain to be acquired.
§ Mrs. ChalkerMy Department has acquired 47 residential properties and is in the process of buying 18 more. Besides 120 of those already owned by the GLC, 78 more residential properties will be acquired and 17 commercial properties.