HC Deb 05 November 1929 vol 231 cc806-7
3. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Lord Privy Seal when it (may be expected that the Report of the Commission instituted to report on the Channel Tunnel will be published?

7. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Lord Privy Seal when he expects to receive the Report of the Committee appointed to inquire into the commercial and financial aspects of the Channel Tunnel project?

Mr. THOMAS

I have nothing to add at present to what I said on this subject yesterday.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Does the right hon. Gentleman intend to make a decision as soon as possible?

Mr. THOMAS

It would not be fair to say that I am urging them to give a decision as soon as possible, because that might be construed, having regard to the importance of their job, as interference. But I have asked them to furnish me with their Report as soon as possible, and, in addition, I have granted additional money for engineering work to enable them to submit their Report as speedily as possible.

Captain CROOKSHANK

Will that money require an Estimate?

Mr. THOMAS

No.