§ Mr. James Davidsonasked the Minister of Transport if she will give comparable figures, for each year since the nationalisation of the railways, of rail defects, excluding defects in signalling systems, which have necessitated closure of a line.
§ Mr. John MorrisThis information is not available, as reports are submitted only on certain defects and they do not indicate whether it was necessary to close the line or whether the defect was rectified during routine maintenance.