§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Transport what interruptions to the operation of lifts serving the Woolwich to North Woolwich foot tunnel have occurred in the last three months; and what steps he is taking to ensure that this service will be fully effective in future.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe London boroughs of Greenwich and Newham assumed responsibility for the Woolwich foot tunnel on 1 April 1986. Questions on its operation are a matter for them.
§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Transport what services were planned for the Woolwich free ferry for the weeks commencing 20 and 27 April, respectively; what services were run; and what cancelled to date.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyA normal two-boat service was planned. There was a normal service on 20 April, a reduced one-boat service on 21 to 24 and 27 to 28 April and no service on 25 and 26 April.