HC Deb 25 July 1983 vol 46 cc292-3W
Mr. Fry

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he foresees the need to increase the capacity of the Dartford tunnel within the next 15 years.

Mrs. Chalker

Not at present. We are providing 100 per cent. grants for the improvement of the Dartford tunnel southern approach roads to motorway standards and for the enlargement of the toll plaza. On current forecasts this will enable the tunnel to cope with the traffic which is expected to use it. But I shall keep the position under review, particularly when the eastern section of the M25 is fully open to traffic.