§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, further to his answer of 28 June,Official Report, columns 403–4, what is the Government's policy on the desirability of early construction of rail freight terminals to take advantage of the opening of the channel tunnel.
§ Mr. FreemanOur authorisation of BR investment exceeding £400 million in preparation for channel tunnel freight services is indicative of the importance we attach to this new market. Terminal facilities are under development and BR expects to be able to meet forecast demand when the tunnel opens.