HC Deb 07 July 1983 vol 45 cc165-6W
Mr. Waller

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement about the progress of discussions concerning the Channel link

Mrs. Chalker

A group of British and French banks currently studying the financial feasibility of the various

Number of grants approved by the NIHE during the 5 years ended 31 March 1983
District Council Area Improvement Conversion Intermediate Repairs Total
Craigavon 1,410 8 103 3,750 5,271
Banbridge 572 9 12 425 1,018
Armagh 973 17 50 875 1,915
Newry and Mourne 1,526 39 50 1,215 2,830
Down 830 16 56 596 1,498
TOTAL 5,311 89 271 6,861 12,532

schemes proposed for a Channel link is expected to report to the two Governments within the next few months. Any decision of principle by the British and French Governments must await that report.