HC Deb 20 July 1990 vol 176 cc743-4W
Mr. Lawrence

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has received any proposals for re-opening of the Leicester to Burton railway link; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

Leicestershire county council has made an application for grant aid and credit approval in respect of the proposed reopening to passengers of this railway line. We are considering this application, but no decisions on resources for the project can be taken until the autumn.