109. Earl of Dalkeithasked the Minister of Transport whether she will appoint a firm of independent business consultants to advise her on the economic operation of the Edinburgh to Carlisle railway line before she accepts any recommendations for the termination of passenger services.
§ Mr. John MorrisMy right hon. Friend sees no reason for any exceptional measure in this case. The established procedures ensure that, before reaching her decision on any closure proposal, she has advice on the economics of the proposal and of possible alternatives.