§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will set up a marine accident investigation branch inquiry to determine what lessons can be learnt following the canoeing disaster off Lyme bay on 22 March.
§ Mr. NorrisIn light of the investigation into the whole incident by the police authorities, the marine accident investigation branch will not be starting its own investigation. However, the matter is being kept under review.
§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will give the shortest times for trains to travel between London and the channel tunnel for the present proposals for a high-speed rail link and for all previous proposals.
§ Mr. FreemanThe information available is as follows
March 1989 outline proposalsSoutherly approach route terminating at King's Cross—around 40 minutes.1990–91 comparison of route options
- Southerly approach route terminating at King's Cross—35.5 minutes.
- Southerly approach route terminating at Stratford—35 minutes.
- Ove Arup route to an intermediate stop at Stratford—33 minutes.
- Ove Arup route terminating at King's Cross—40.5 minutes, including a stop at Stratford.
- Rail Europe route terminating at Stratford—35.5 minutes.
1993 route for consultationEasterly approach route terminating at St. Pancras or King's Cross—37 minutes.