THE CHANNEL TUNNEL.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XXXXI, Issue XXXXI, 15 June 1920, Page 5

THE CHANNEL TUNNEL.

TOO VITAL FOR HURRY

In the House a few days ago Sir Arthur Fell, M.P., asked the Premier if the Government had now considered the report of the military, naval, and air departments on the question of the Channel tunnel; if he could state the decision of the Government; and if they would support the Bill for the construction of the tunnel so that it might have an opportunity of passing this session.

Mr Lloyd George: "I very much regret that the Government has not had time to come to a decision on this matter, which requires most careful investigation. There is so much to be said for both sides.".

Sir A. Fell asked whether the Premier did not agree that this was an urgent question when a deputation met him at Downing street. Mr Lloyd George said he had some hopes that a decision might have been given in time if it were favorable for the companies to.give notice, but that could not be done.

Sir A. Fell asked whether the Premier was aware that the railway companies (British and French), the engineers, and the tunnelling companies awaited the decision with the greatest anxiety. '

Mr Lloyd George said he fully realised that. It was also important from the point of view of security, and could not be hurried. —London correspondent of the Otago Daily Times.