In order to answer this question, records covering the 2011 consultation on charges at the Dartford Crossing, the 2012 review of the Local Residents' Discount Scheme and Dart-Tag, and the 2013 consultation on additional capacity were used. (a) Representations from Thurrock council One representation has been received. As part of the review of the Local Residents' Discount Scheme, DFT was advised that the leader of Thurrock council thought that the crossing should be free to local residents. On the 2013 consultation on options for an additional crossing, Thurrock council stated that: “free use of (the) crossing to Thurrock residents and businesses” as a requirement for all three potential locations. However, it is not clear if this relates to the current as well as any new crossing. Two representatives of Thurrock council responded to the 2011 consultation on changes to charges at Dartford. In response to the question: “Do you agree that the residents scheme should remain unchanged” they both responded: “Yes” with no further comments provided. According to the records we have available, we have had no further correspondence or representations from Thurrock council regarding allowing local residents free usage. (b) Representations from the Thurrock Labour party We can locate no record of representations on this subject from the Thurrock Labour party.