Frederick Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Seems Gordon Brown is going to flog off the UK share of the ownership of the channel tunnel . Given the gold sell off the guy arranged at rock bottom prices the tunnel is bound to be going cheap....Any idea who is likely to want to buy into it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Napoleon, Mr Hilter (sic), Afghanistan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velcorin Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 The British state has no investment in any of the companies associated with the direct operation of the Channel Tunnel. Where's this story come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 According to BBC News this morning and the link below it is the high speed rail link :http://www.travelbite.co.uk/news/rail-travel/channel-tunnel-rail-link-be-sold-$1333303.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 [quote user="velcorin"]The British state has no investment in any of the companies associated with the direct operation of the Channel Tunnel. Where's this story come from?[/quote]I believe the what the story refers to is the Channel Tunnel RAIL LINK - ie the line known as High Speed One, which is effectively owner by LCR which is effectively owned by the UK Govt. I use the word "effectively" to indicate that it is a complex mess.RegardsPickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosub Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 "Pissst wanna buy a tunnel"Not yet, but I may be later and then I will consider buying your tunnel.[B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velcorin Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Had me worried for a moment there. I was positive it was mainly the French banks that stumped up the money after Mitterand promised to bail out Credit Lyonnais for the umpteenth time. I never could work out why anyone would voluntarily invest in a hole in the ground.[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I know nothing about high-finance and all that goes with it.I do know that once you sell your assets they are gone forever, the gold that Gorgon sold at a knock-down price nine years ago, being a good example.It's not just the tunnel stuff either, Mandleson mentioned land and other assets.Fools with short-term brains..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Yes land as well I wont be surprised if Salisbury Plain comes under the hammer and the army have to do all their trainng in Richmond Park .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 [quote user="Bugbear"]..... Mandleson mentioned land and other assets. Fools with short-term brains.................... .[/quote]Don't mention Mandleson in my presence! How can this be a democracy when the guy hasn't even been elected?? !! [:-))]Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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