Channel Tunnel 25. Mr. Whitehead asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to make an announcement on his policy towards the Channel tunnel. 29. Mr. Cowans asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to make an announcement on his policy towards the Channel tunnel. Mr. David Howell Next month. Mr. Teddy Taylor asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many letters he has received on the subject of the Channel tunnel. Mr. David Howell Over 1,100.