HC Deb 27 February 1984 vol 55 cc9-10
15. Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has yet completed his detailed evaluation of the Snow Hill rail link scheme.

Mr. David Mitchell

My Department has asked West Midlands county council for further information about its evaluation. A reply was received from the council on Wednesday 22 February and is now being considered.

Mr. Corbett

I thank the Under-Secretary of State for that reply. Will he deny reports that the Government have already refused to put their share of the funding into this much needed cross-city commuter link? Will he assure the House that it is his Department's policy to encourage more people to use the railways and to get them off the roads?

Mr. Mitchell

Yes, Sir, and yes, Sir.