§ 64. Dame Irene Wardasked the Minister of Transport on what grounds the commencement of the Tyne tunnel has again been delayed; and if he will give an assurance that no instructions to 55W this effect have been issued by his Department.
§ Mr. MarplesThe settling of the draft contract documents has necessarily taken some little time but this has now been completed, and the Joint Committee are proceeding with their arrangements for the invitation of tenders. As regards the last part of the Question, I can, of course, give the hon. Lady the assurance she seeks.