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Imperial Defence (Channel Tunnel)

Volume 51: debated on Monday 14 April 1913

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asked if the question of the strategic advantages which may follow from the construction of a Channel tunnel between England and France has been before the Committee of Imperial Defence recently?

As I recently informed the hon. Member, no detailed examination of this project has been carried out by the Committee of Imperial Defence since the early part of 1907.

Might I ask if it has come before them in any form, and not only for detail examination?

I do not think it is very desirable to answer that kind of question. There are many confidential matters which come before the Committee of Imperial Defence. It has not been seriously considered since 1907.

Might the House of Commons and the public know whether the Government of the country is favourable or unfavourable to the scheme?