HC Deb 13 July 1987 vol 119 c329W
Mr. Fearn

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is considering plans to reopen the Burscough curves rail extension to Southport.

Mr. David Mitchell

No.

Mr. Fearn

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has received any representations on the reopening of the Burscough curves rail extension to Southport.

Mr. David Mitchell

I received a written representation last August from my hon. Friend the Member for Chorley (Mr. Dover) but I have not been approached yet by the hon. Member for Southport.

Mr. Fearn

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if there have been any consultations between his Department and British Rail on whether to restore the Burscough curves rail extension to Southport.

Mr. David Mitchell

No.