HC Deb 17 October 1973 vol 861 cc171-2W
Mr. Sutcliffe

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of financing costs and inflation over and above the estimated cost of £120 million at 1973 prices for the rail link between the Channel Tunnel terminal and the White City.

Mr. Peyton

On assumptions equivalent to those used in the tunnel studies future price increases coupled with interest charges incurred during construction may add £80 million to £100 million to the cost at current prices.