HC Deb 05 November 1979 vol 973 cc74-5W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Minister of Transport when he expects to make a statement on a possible Channel tunnel or bridge.

Mr. Fowler

I have asked Sir Alec Cairncross to advise me on the British Rail proposal for a single track rail tunnel. I cannot yet say when I will be able to make a statement.

Mr. Marlow

asked the Minister of Transport what support would be available from the European Economic Community for the construction of a Channel tunnel or bridge and its related ancillary communications.

Mr. Fowler

If the draft regulation on Community financial help to transport infrastructure projects is agreed, this would be a potential source of such help But discussions still have a long way to go; and any such scheme would also, of course, have to command the full support of the British and French Governments.