HC Deb 07 July 1931 vol 254 cc1930-1W
Mr. MILLS

asked the Minister of Transport if he is now able to state the approximate date of commencement of the Dartford-Purfleet tunnel?

Mr. PARKINSON

It should be possible to accept a tender for the pilot tunnel as soon as the county councils of Essex and Kent have approved the terms of the agreement relative to the execution of the scheme. My right hon. Friend has urged the councils to intimate their approval with the least possible delay.