HC Deb 21 June 2004 vol 422 c1246W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to provide fast train services from Pendle to Manchester. [179438]

Mr. McNulty

There are no plans to introduce fast train services from Pendle to Manchester. A new Northern franchise has been competitively tendered. This will include local and regional services to Manchester.