§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the present status of the new Greenwich bypass and whether the London Borough of Greenwich is considering a "foreshore route" which would be situated between the Royal Naval College and the Thames; and whether they approve of this.
§ Viscount GoschenEarlier this year the London Borough of Greenwich consulted the public on various proposals to alleviate the traffic problems in Greenwich Town Centre. Of the bypass options considered, the borough's preference was for a "submerged foreshore scheme"—a tunnel passing in front of the Royal Naval College. The borough is now exploring possible funding mechanisms, and has made a bid to central government through their 1996–97 Transport Policies and Programme document to fund a more detailed study. This is being considered, along with other bids for support within the 1996–97 Local Transport Capital Settlement.