§ Mr. Masonasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to what extent Barnsley railway services will be improved within the capital programme of railway modernisation; what further development of station facilities is planned; what schemes are in mind for improved diesel services; and what prospects there are of a temporary diesel service from Barnsley to Sheffield until a permanent one can be assured.
§ Mr. WatkinsonThese are questions for the British Transport Commission. While I approve the general lines of the Commission's capital investment programme, it is their responsibility to work out the details and to run services. In 249W view of the hon. Member's Question, I have asked Sir Brian Robertson to let him know when any changes are made affecting this route.