§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what consultations there have been between his Department and British Rail on whether to restore the Burscough Curves rail extension to Southport;
(2) if he will consider plans to re-open the Burscough Curves rail extension to Southport.
§ Mr. FreemanThere have been no consultations with British Rail on this matter as any decision to re-open the curves would be entirely a matter for BR.