§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the necessity for the construction of a tunnel under the Thames between Gravesend and Tilbury; and whether, in view of the fact that the scheme would provide useful employment both upon the construction of the tunnel and upon the building of a length of new railway, he will take whatever steps are necessary to get the scheme commenced?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYI have been asked to reply. The question of constructing such a tunnel as that proposed is one for the consideration of the railway companies and local and other bodies concerned. Statutory authority would be required for the work, and I am not aware that any detailed scheme has at present been formulated.