East London River Crossing

HC Deb 24 October 1984 vol 65 c585W

Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he now expects the public inquiry into the east London river crossing to open.

Mrs. Chalker

Next summer.

Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many objections to the proposed east London river crossing have now been received from (a) local authorities, (b) local organisations, (c) businesses and (d) individuals.

Mrs. Chalker

We have received 1,630 representations; of these 11 were from local authorities, 36 from local organisations, 17 from businesses and 1,537 from individuals, including 158 who signed petitions. A further 29 representations have been received from groups and organisations outside the area.