§ 82. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about the independent consultant's report on transport in the Borders, a copy of which has been sent to him.
§ Mr. Ross:I have noted with interest this report which relates to the future of rail passenger services on the Edinburgh—Hawick—Carlisle line. Any action to be taken on the report is, however, a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport or for the local authorities concerned in discussion with British Rail.