§ Mr. Amessasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make further information about the proposed new crossing of the Thames at Dartford available to local residents; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyA leaflet about the proposed scheme is being distributed this week in the Dartford and Thurrock areas giving details of public exhibitions about this scheme. These will be held in the Orchard Theatre in Dartford on 21 and 22 January and in the Cowdray Hall, West Thurrock on 28 and 29 January. Plans of the proposed new bridge and associated widening of the A282 approach roads will be on display. Staff from the Department of Transport and Dartford River Crossing Ltd. will be present to answer questions. I have arranged for copies of the leaflet to be placed in the Library.