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Mr. Adley
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement of his views on the proposals currently put to him by British Rail for the development of hovercraft services.
Dr. Gilbert
I have informed the Board that in principle I accept its case for the enlargement of its cross-Channel hovercraft. Discussions are now proceeding on financial issues.