. On Tuesday Parliament reassembled after the Recess. The Prime
Minister met very satisfactorily Mr. Thurtle's request for a day to discuss the. Channel Tunnel Scheme. Although .he was not able to grant a day, he admitted that the subject was ripe for reinvestigation, and- he Stated that he would consul with Mr. MacDonald and Mi. Lloyd George in order that there might be an inves- tigation free from party prejudice. He said that the economic as well 'as' the military inriplications of the scheme ought to be examined. As a matter of fact, the economic aspects have never been adequately considered, and it is not yet known what kind of economic investiga- tion the Prime Minister will propose. The defence problems will, of course, be referred again to the Committee of Imperial Defence, which, in the changed circumstances, may not insist upon its former objections.
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