The European Scrutiny Committee of the House of Commons has makes a series of recommendations on the way safety rules are set for the Channel Tunnel.
" The Committee recommended that this bi-national approach be formalised and that new management structures be agreed to provide for joint working and the solving of disputes. These structures should be made clear to the public and stakeholders such as Getlink.
The Committee also recommended in its report that the Government commit to inform Parliament about any changes and update the Committee on a monthly basis on the progress of negotiations.
The Committee further recommended that the Government establish mechanisms for the UK to be given sufficient advance notice of any future EU proposals that cover the Tunnel and terminals. This would guard against the possibility of France, as an EU member, being required to implement EU rail safety standards which the UK may not wish to apply on the UK side and give time for negotiations. "
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Post-Brexit Channel Tunnel sovereignty and safety solutions recommended - Committees - UK Parliament
committees.parliament.ukThe European Scrutiny Committee of the House of Commons has made a series of recommendations on the way safety rules are set for the Channel Tunnel.