§ 120. Mr. Sheldonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if the new study of the Channel Tunnel will include examination of alternative proposals to the existing scheme;
(2) if the new study of the Channel Tunnel will include the examination of a tunnel incorporating both road and rail.
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§ Mr. PeytonThe object of the studies would be a rail Channel Tunnel, with roll-on roll-off facilities for road vehicles. A road tunnel is not a practicable solution for the foreseeable future, on economic or technical grounds.
§ Mr. Sheldonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what studies are at present being carried out into the practicability of a Channel link other than a tunnel.
§ Mr. PeytonNone.
§ Mr. Sheldonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what studies are at present being carried out to examine the impact of the Channel link on the economy and environment of the South East.
§ Mr. PeytonNone at present.