§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects the planning inquiry into the east London river crossing bridge section to be reopened; what consideration may be given in the inquiry into alternative designs of bridge or reversion to the original, or other, tunnel proposals; and if he will make a statement concerning this adjourned inquiry.
§ Mr. HowardI have written today to the hon. Member. I have also arranged for a copy of an announcement made earlier today to be placed in the Library.