asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the conflict of expert opinion regarding the effect on military and naval strategy of the construction of a Channel tunnel, and the fact that the extensive and increasing use of aircraft vitiates former objections to the project, the House will be given an early opportunity of expressing its opinion on the scheme?

The Government are not in a position to afford facilities for such a discussion; but, if there be any general desire for a Debate on this matter, it could no doubt be raised on the Appropriation Bill if a request were made through the usual channels for this to be done.