§ 22. Sir K. WOODasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he has now received the Report of the Channel Tunnel Committee; and whether he can make a statement of the Government's intention in connection therewith?
§ 24. Mr. LOUIS SMITHasked the Lord Privy Seal what action he proposes to take with regard to the Report of the Channel Tunnel Committee?
Mr. THOMASUnexpected delays have occurred in the later stages of the work of the Committee, owing partly to the necessity for considering additional matter which has been laid before them, but it is hoped that the Report will be submitted shortly.
§ Sir K. WOODCan the right hon. Gentleman give any idea as to how long it will be? Will it be a week or two, or a month?
Mr. THOMASThis is not a matter in which the Government are responsible. I saw the Chairman of the Committee myself last week, and he explained the difficulties in regard to the necessity for additional expert advice. I gave him authority, but it was not for me to say to him, "Issue your Report at a given date." That is his business, and not mine.