§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he is having and with whom about the channel tunnel freight trains and the possible effects this service will have on the local environment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WattsI have met some hon. Members for constituencies traversed by channel tunnel freight trains. I am visiting the West London line on 15 December. A demonstration of new electric locomotives and new rolling stock will be arranged in the new year.