§ 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?
§ Mr. J. JONESasked 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 to these questions. I am afraid I cannot add to the reply circulated with the OFFICIAL REPORT on the 11th December to a previous question in identical terms by the hon. Member for the Plaistow Division (Mr. W. Thorne).