EC calls for halt to work on channel rail link

EC calls for halt to work on channel rail link - 1991 - Financial Times 18 Octover 1991, 10 Independent 18 October 1991, 6 Times 18 October 1991, 2 Daily Telegraph 19 October 1991, 4 Contract Journal 360 (5844) 24 October 1991, 2(4) .

EC Commission has asked the British government to halt work on the Channel Tunnel rail link and six other projects because of risks to the environment. Lists the projects. SOS for Transport Malcolm Rifkind answers allegations. Transport Department has to formally reply to EC within the next two months.


EC LAW
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT