HC Deb 08 August 1966 vol 733 c260W
Mr. Boston

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs (1) what studies are being made, or will be made, into the effect on the transport system in Kent of the proposed Channel tunnel and the needs that will arise as a result of the project; and when those studies will be complete;

(2) what studies his Department is making or will make into the effect of the proposed Channel tunnel on industrial and commercial development in East Kent, in order to determine the consequent needs of the area; and when those studies will be complete;

(3) what studies are being or will be undertaken into the effect on residential and other development in East Kent of the proposed Channel tunnel and the needs that will arise as a result of the project; and when the studies will be complete.

Mr. William Rodgers

The regional implications of the Channel Tunnel including those for Kent are being studied inter-departmentally. We cannot at this stage predict when the work will be completed