§ 12. Mr. HendersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a further statement on plans for the high-speed railway line to the Channel tunnel.
§ Mr. ParkinsonBritish Rail is now negotiating a detailed agreement with its joint venture partners and developing its plans for the Channel tunnel rail link. It aims to introduce a Bill for the new line later this year.
§ 19. Mr. RiddickTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures are being taken to improve transport links between Yorkshire and the Channel tunnel.
§ Mr. PortilloImprovements to the M 1, A1(M) and A 1 will upgrade links to the Channel tunnel from Yorkshire and the north-east via the M25 and M20. British Rail published its proposals on 14 December, and a copy has been sent to all hon. Members.
§ 29. Mr. SnapeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has met the chairman of British Rail to discuss plans for international rail services through the Channel tunnel.
§ Mr. PortilloMy right hon. Friend has discussed a wide range of issues at his meetings with the chairman of British Rail. These have included the board's plans for international rail services through the Channel tunnel.
§ Mr. John Evans?: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a further statement on plans for the high-speed rail link to the Channel tunnel.
§ Mr. PortilloBritish Rail is now negotiating a detailed agreement with its joint venture partners and developing its plans for the Channel tunnel rail link. It aims to introduce a Bill for the new line later this year.