HC Deb 20 January 1989 vol 145 cc325-6W
Mr. Cartwright

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has yet received a response from the consultants for the east London river crossing to his request for a redesign of the cable-stayed bridge over the Thames; and when he now expects work on the scheme to be started.

Mr. Channon

The consultants report on the review of the design of the bridge is due by the end of this month. The start of works will depend on the outcome of the review.

Mr. Cartwright

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement about Greenwich London borough council's application to the High Court to quash the orders in respect of the east London river crossing.

Mr. Channon

The London borough of Greenwich application to the High Court was heard on 19 December 1988. The decision, given on 20 December, was not in its favour.