§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many consultations he has had during the last year with the Scottish Economic Planning Council about rail closures; and what were the railways involved.
§ Mr. RossDuring the past year the Scottish Economic Planning Council has had referred to them seven proposals for the withdrawal of rail passenger services, involving the following lines:
- Ayr-Kilmarnock.
- Aberdeen-Keith-Elgin.
- Grangemouth Junction-Grangemouth.
- Larbert-Alloa.
- Edinburgh (Waverley)-Corstorphine.
- Edinburgh (Waverley)-Hawick-Carlisle.
- Dunfermline (Lower)-Stirling.