HC Deb 05 June 1957 vol 571 c90W
52. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he intends to include the Tyne Tunnel in the 1958–59 programme.

Mr. Watkinson:

No. I cannot add to my present programme for 1958–59.

53. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation when the machinery in use for the Dartford—Purfleet Tunnel will be available for the Tyne Tunnel.

Mr. Watkinson:

The Dartford—Purfleet and Tyne Tunnels will have different diameters and it will not be practicable to use, for the construction of the Tyne Tunnel, the shields now in use at Dartford.