§ Mr. Joplingasked the Minister of Transport whether she will give an assurance that she will not allow the publication of proposals for the closure for passenger traffic of the Leeds-Appleby-Carlisle railway line until the electrification of the Crewe to Glasgow stretch is completed.
§ Mr. John MorrisNo. The basic railway Network Map published jointly by the Government and the Railways Board last year, indicated that the Board would review the passenger services on this line. If they decide to publish a closure proposal they are free to do so.