Channel Tunnel Rail Link

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:30 pm on 22 March 1993.

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Photo of Mr James Couchman Mr James Couchman , Gillingham 3:30, 22 March 1993

My right hon. Friend stressed the benefit to Kent commuters of the new line. My constituents will be impressed if there will definitely be a station on the new line in the Medway area. In any case, like my hon. Friend the Member for Thanet, North (Mr. Gale), those of my constituents who are commuters will be much less impressed if that takes money from the Kent coast line, which is long overdue for upgrading in terms of both the line and rolling stock.