The Earl of Munsterasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they accept the findings of the Parliamentary Ombudsman in the case of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link that uncertainty prior to approving construction projects causes stress to local residents.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport (Viscount Goschen)The Department of Transport's response to the consultation on the draft findings of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (PCA) has been published as Appendix 4 to the PCA's Report entitledThe Channel Tunnel Rail Link and Blight: Investigation of Complaints Against the Department of Transport, which was published on 9 February. This was a considered response prepared after consultation with Ministers and other government departments. It would be inappropriate for Her Majesty's Government to comment further in advance of the consideration of the PCA's report by the House of Commons PCA Select Committee.