§ Mr. Deedesasked the Minister of Transport what estimate has been made by her Department on the amount of new railway construction needed in South-East England for the Channel Tunnel ; and what estimate of cost has been made.
§ Mr. John MorrisMy right hon. Friend is in touch with the British Railways Board about rail access to a Channel Tunnel. Their preliminary view is that, with minor modifications, their present network in the South-East would be adequate for traffic to and from the Tunnel.