HC Deb 28 June 1920 vol 131 cc20-1
27. Viscount CURZON

asked the Prime Minister whether any decision has yet been arrived at with reference to the Channel tunnel; and, if not, whether any decision is likely to be reached before the Summer Recess?

The PRIME MINISTER

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. I regret that I am not in a position to say when the decision will be reached.

Mr. LAMBERT

Is it usual for the Government to take such a long time to make up their mind over such a matter?

The PRIME MINISTER

My right hon. Friend knows something about these matters. I have been a member of several Governments which have considered this, and it is one of the most difficult questions on which to arrive at a conclusion.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Is it not the fact that this question has been under consideration for the last twenty years?

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