Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Bill
11:00 am
Mr. Harris: We think that the ORR should have regard to the commercial viability of HS1. In that specific circumstance, the domestic network is there not to provide international services but for the purpose of securing the long-term economic stability, growth and prosperity of HS1. I do not want to see the ORR using its powers in any way that might undermine that stability in the long term. If you like, I accept that HS1 is being given preferential treatment over the rest of the network in that respect.