§ Sir Arthur Irvineasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in his forthcoming transport policy review, he will lay down criteria to be applied to the consideration of proposals to run down particular rail operations and to close depots.
§ Dr. GilbertThe forthcoming consultative document on transport policy will seek views on the objectives to be set for the various sectors of railway operations. It will not seek to lay down criteria for detailed decisions appropriate to railway management.