§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is his latest estimate of the total cost of the east London river crossing taking into account the changes in bridge design and the widening of the road to dual three lanes between the A13 and the Thamesmead spine road.
§ Mr. PortilloThe latest estimate of the total cost of the scheme at average 1984 prices is approximately £195 million. When converted to mid-1989 prices the estimate becomes £300 million.