§ 97. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Transport, in view of the progress of science in carriage by sea and air, if she will take steps to prevent British expenditure on the proposed tunnel between England and France.
§ Mr. John MorrisNo. On present calculations the economic advantage remains with the Tunnel.
§ Mr. Peter Walkerasked the Minister of Transport, in the light of her present plans, what are the likely dates for commencement and completion of work on the Channel Tunnel.
§ Mr. John MorrisI have no reason to modify the Answer I gave on 15th November, 1967 to the hon. Members for Glasgow, Cathcart (Mr. Edward M. Taylor) and Worcestershire, South (Sir G. Nabarro).—[Vol. 754, c. 107–8.]