HC Deb 31 January 1996 vol 270 c805W
Mr. Chidgey

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what estimate he has made of the total cost to public funds of the high speed rail link between London and the channel tunnel; and if he will make a statement. [12170]

Mr. Watts

The amount of public sector support which the Government will make available for this project will depend on the outcome of the competition currently under way to select a private sector promoter. We anticipate that the contribution will be substantial. We hope to announce the winner of the competition shortly.