HC Deb 12 July 1993 vol 228 c334W
Mr. Cyril D. Townsend

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much the Government have spent on the proposed east London river crossing up to 7 July.

Mr. Norris

Approximately £31 million. The bulk of the expenditure has been on scheme preparation but the figure also includes some £3 million on advance works and £9 million on land and property purchase.