§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to hold over any announcement of his decision on the retention of the Settle-Carlisle railway until after the House reassembles following the Summer Adjournment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellI am also under pressure to end the uncertainty over the future of the Settle-Carlisle line. I intend to make an announcement as soon as the considerable work involved in preparing for a decision is complete and Ministers have come to a conclusion.