§ Mr. Bob Dunnasked the Minister of Transport if he is satisfied that the roads 818W in the hinterland of the Dartford tunnel are capable of dealing with the increased traffic caused by the opening of the second tunnel and the completion of the M23 motorway.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeYes, once the major related improvement on the A13 to Tilbury is completed; tenders have been received and the contract should be let shortly. Most of the additional traffic which the M25—which I assume the hon. Member has in mind—will attract to the tunnels will be long distance, and no significant effect on nearby local roads is expected. The tunnel approach roads themselves will, however, be improved to cope with the extra traffic.