HC Deb 21 May 1998 vol 312 cc437-8W
Mr. Fitzpatrick

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the East Thames Appraisal Framework results and the Secretary of State's consequent decision will be published. [42796]

Ms Glenda Jackson

We are currently considering the case for new river crossings east of Tower Bridge following an assessment of options using the East Thames Appraisal Framework (ETAF). No decisions have yet been taken. The ETAF results will be made available in due course.