§ 69. Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Transport what was the estimated cost of installing turnstiles to collect fees for passing through the Dartford-Purfleet tunnel; what yearly income is expected from such fees; and how soon the cost of the tunnel will be paid for.
§ Mr. MarplesAbout £57,000 including the cost of the toll booths and the toll collection equipment. The yearly income is expected to be about £1 million. It is estimated that that part of the cost which is to be recovered from tolls should be amortised in about 20 years.