Orders of the Day — Channel Tunnel Bill (Committal)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:25 am on 5 June 1986.

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Photo of Mr John Farr Mr John Farr , Harborough 12:25, 5 June 1986

I agree with what my hon. Friend has said. He made the point that it is important to have on the Select Committee people who understand the advantages to the French of building the tunnel. It is proper that experts on finance, transport and trade matters should tell hon. Members why a few years ago the French said that they would be prepared to fund the full cost of the tunnel if they were given the chance to do so.

It is important that we should have——