§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the effects of British Rail's proposed reduction of train services on the Stoke on Trent to Derby service on the local transport infrastructure in the light of his Department's west midlands regional brief, published in January; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe level of service on individual lines is a matter for British Rail, subject to the quality of service standards set by the Government.