§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State, for Scotland if he was consulted by ScotRail over its proposal to include in its draft timetable additional passenger services involving Cowlairs north curve and south-west junction, Springburn junction and Cumbernauld; and if he will make a statement. [19831]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 18 April 1995]: No. Responsibility for railway matters rests with the Secretary of State for Transport on a Great Britain basis, and for rail services with British Rail and the train operating units.