Written question asked by David Hamilton (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 April 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 29 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what action he is taking to assist companies that are affected by delays and cancellations in the Channel Tunnel.

Answer: David Hamilton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what action he is taking to assist companies that are affected by delays and cancellations in the channel tunnel. [52544] Mr. Jamieson: The Government recognise that the disruption caused by would-be illegal immigrants is causing severe hardship to many businesses in this country who depend on reliable freight services through the channel tunnel. The Government continue to press the French Government at the highest levels to provide adequate policing resources at Frethun to support the anti-intrusion measures already being installed by SNCF.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 52544; 384 c567W;384 c565W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Companies Channel tunnel High Speed 1 line Undocumented migrants Freight Government assistance Railways Standards
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