§ Mr. David ShawTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has yet received proposals from British Rail concerning rail links to the Channel tunnel; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David Mitchell[holding answer 4 July 1988]: I expect to receive British Rail's report shortly and hope that it will be published soon thereafter.
§ Mr. David ShawTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent discussions he has had with Eurotunnel concerning rail links to the Channel tunnel.
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§ Mr. David Mitchell[holding answer 4 July 1988]: There have been no recent discussions. Doubtless Eurotunnel, like the Government, is looking forward to the publication of British Rail's report, expected shortly.