§ Ms. QuinTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what amount of room the authorities will require in a train using the Channel tunnel; and whether any special construction of rolling stock will be required.
§ Mr. David MitchellI understand that customs and immigration authorities are currently discussing with BR their requirements for accommodation and facilities on trains proceeding via Olympia to points beyond London. The agreed requirements will be taken into account in the specification for the new rolling stock that BR and their French and Belgian counterparts intend to order for services through the tunnel. Present planning is for customs and immigration controls on services to Waterloo to be exercised at the terminal.