HC Deb 21 November 1956 vol 560 c76W
Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what progress has been made with the construction of the Dartford-Purfleet Tunnel.

Mr. Watkinson

The contractors for the main tunnel started operations last July and are at present engaged on preliminary work on both sides of the river. It is expected that the driving of the tunnel will begin in three or four months' time.