§ 22. Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to ensure the provision of a direct rail link between Liverpool and the channel tunnel.
§ Mr. FreemanThe provision of rail services through the channel tunnel is a commercial matter for British Rail and its successors. I understand that freight services through the tunnel will operate from Royal Seaforth and passengers from Liverpool will be able to join day and overnight services to the continent from Crewe.