§ 48. Mr. F. Willeyasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he has any further statement to make about the Tyne Tunnel or any alternative crossing of the Tyne.
§ 49. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will make a further statement on the future of the Tyne Tunnel project.
§ Mr. WatkinsonThe Tyne Tunnel joint committee have informed me that a bridge would be a practicable proposition, and cheaper than a tunnel. I am considering this matter, but I am not yet able to make a statement about it.