§ Lord Ferrierasked Her Majesty's Government:
To what extent British Rail are prematurely expending treasure and effort in planning for a Channel tunnel which might otherwise be employed in maintenance and development of the country's existing internal railway system.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport (Lord Brabazon of Tara)British Rail are investing design effort in a project which will offer vast opportunities to them for additional traffic in passengers and goods from all parts of the country.