§ Sir Irvine PatnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the benefits which will accrue to South Yorkshire from the construction of the channel tunnel rail link; and if he will make a statement. [35846]
§ Mr. WattsI expect that all regions of the UK, including South Yorkshire, will benefit from the construction of the channel tunnel rail link, which will reduce journey times by 30 minutes.