HC Deb 25 July 1989 vol 157 c598W
Mr. George Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will provide additional resources to improve services on the Mersey Rail northern line; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Portillo

No additional resources are required. I understand that once recent traincrew recruits have been trained the problem of cancellations should be much reduced.