Not directly, they didn't. But not long after, the government of the day decided against a Channel Tunnel and scrapped the plans.

Ah, all is now becoming clear........the reason why the Channel Tunnel took so long......Margate insurrectionists :_|   :^O

Charlie? Are you there? I can see underneath the words you have struck out. 😮  It says 'a few quid' X-( I will let it go this time :-x

Bill?  are you there? I'm sure that while under contract to me  *assumes PR role* the forthcoming dosh for artwork will be in the fousands OK!? 😄

*goes orf to check that there is an insanity clause in contract" ]:) 😮 :^O *is sneaky* :^O

Orf to scribble :O:^O

"I now have the Doodlebug*

Good to hear! :-x