Dartford Tunnel: Fees and Charges

Bob Spink
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if she will make a statement on the Dartford Crossing charging regime for people in (a) Castle Point and (b) South Essex.

Ms Rosie Winterton
In April 2007 the Department announced that it would develop a local discount scheme for the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing for consultation later in the year. A consultation on a discount scheme for local residents will be announced shortly.