§ Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he intends to announce a shortlist of the options proposed for the route of the channel tunnel rail link; when he expects to make a decision; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanThe Government are still considering the large volume of material submitted by British Rail in the last 11 weeks. We have also had discussions with the proponents of the options that were studied. The issues were complex and require careful and thorough examination.