§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions his Department have had with British Rail concerning the future of the Healey Mills marshalling yard, Wakefield.
§ Mr. FreemanMy Department's regional office in Leeds is discussing with British Rail one of the options for improved connections between the M 1 and M62. This involves part of the land area occupied by Healey Mills marshalling yard. The Department's published consultation document makes it clear that this option will be pursued only if it does not affect railway operations.