§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received about the inclusion of the Dartford tunnel in the trunk road system and the consequent abolition of the present tolls; and what response he has given.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have received a number of such representations from the county councils concerned who were responsible for its construction and from other local interests and individuals. They have been told that there are no plans to include the Dartford tunnel in the trunk road system nor to abolish the tolls.
However, we have accepted responsibility for the cost of widening the approach roads and are considering grant aid towards improving the toll facilities in recognition of extra traffic resulting from the M25.