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Proceeding contribution from Peter Soulsby (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 20 November 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Bill.


Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Bill

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way again. Does he not accept that the energy necessary to get those high-speed trains up to speed is worth expending if they get people off domestic airlines and make rail a realistic alternative for them?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
467 c1125 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Construction Channel tunnel High Speed 1 line Investment Infrastructure Freight High speed trains Private sector Railway network Passengers Network Rail Train operating companies Regeneration St Pancras Station Eurostar London and Continental Railways Waterloo Station Stratford Station
Legislation
Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk