§ Mr. Sheermanasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to refuse any application for closure of parts of the passenger rail system within the next financial year.
§ Mr. David MitchellMy right hon. Friend set out his policy objectives for British Rail on 21 October 1986. They made it clear that the Government are not asking for a programme of major route closures. Any application for closure by BR is considered on its merits.