HC Deb 24 January 1986 vol 90 cc329-30W
Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what estimate has been made of the increased traffic to be generated at Waterloo station on the opening of the Channel fixed link;

(2) what share of the national traffic to be generated from the Channel fixed link he expects to pass through Waterloo station.

Mr. David Mitchell

Forecasts of this traffic are for the Channel Tunnel Group and British Rail.

Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what planning procedures will be followed by the Government for the provision of new facilities at Waterloo Station to accommodate new traffic generated by a Channel fixed link.

Mr. David Mitchell

Powers for British Rail to carry out works and acquire any land will be sought in the hybrid Bill. British Rail will be consulting the local authorities concerned. Bodies and persons whose interests are directly affected may petition and have their cases heard by the Select Committee.

Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will call in for public inquiry the direct and indirect effects of the Channel fixed link on Waterloo station.

Mr. David Mitchell

No.