HC Deb 07 July 1998 vol 315 c472W
Mrs. Brinton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps are being taken to enable the East Coast Main Line to connect to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. [48910]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The track layout designed for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link at St. Pancras includes a connection between St. Pancras station and the East Coast Main Line.

Mr. Ottaway

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what contractual penalty LCR will incur if the company fails to complete the CTRL by the year 2007. [48681]

Ms Glenda Jackson

LCR and Railtrack have stated their intention to complete the CTRL by 2007.

The revised Development Agreement will contain an obligation to complete the whole link. Failure to comply with the relevant provision will provide grounds for termination