Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 January 2005. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 17 January 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many times in each year since 1997 the (a) Dartford Tunnel and (b) Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, Dartford have been closed; how many closures were due to (i) road traffic accidents and (ii) adverse weather conditions; and if he will make a statement. - Inc fact that will write.

Answer: Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many times in each year since 1997 the (a) Dartford Tunnel and (b) Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, Dartford have been closed; how many closures were due to (i) road traffic accidents and (ii) adverse weather conditions; and if he will make a statement. [207911] Mr. Jamieson: Summarised information is not kept in the form requested. I have asked the Highways Agency to provide the information as soon as possible from the detailed records available and to write to the hon. Member and also place copies in the Libraries of the House.

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