HC Deb 26 October 1955 vol 545 c28W
79. Major Anstruther-Gray

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will make a statement on the work up to date of the panel of experts instructed by him to examine and report upon the Forth tube project.

87. Sir I. Clark Hutchison

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation when he expects to receive the report of the panel which is examining the practicability of constructing a tube under the Forth at Queensferry; and if he will publish this report.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I understand that the panel is making good progress in assessing the comparative costs of the two schemes and may be able to submit a report dealing with the cost of the scheme in four or five months' time.

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