§ 2. Mr. Costainasked the Minister of Transport if he will now make a statement on the selection of sites for the Channel Tunnel termini.
§ Mr. CostainDoes the Minister appreciate that he wrote to me on 8th December last year saying he would hold an inquiry to settle not whether there should be a Channel tunnel but where the terminal would be should one be built? Does he realise that a good deal of concern has been caused by the lack of a decision?
§ Mr. MarshI appreciate the difficulties. On the other hand, with a decision such as this, it is important that various bodies are properly consulted. We have had helpful advice and consultations. That is why I say that we hope to make an announcement fairly soon.