HC Deb 29 June 1992 vol 210 cc391-2W
Mr. Hanson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to secure European finance for the upgrading of the Crewe to Holyhead rail link.

Mr. Freeman

It would be for British Rail, in conjunction with local authorities as appropriate, to apply for European funding of any upgrading of the Crewe to Holyhead line. British Rail is currently upgrading the line to allow 90 mph running. It is financing this itself. It has no plans at present for any further upgrading of the line.