§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the meetings which he has had with British Rail to discuss the proposed withdrawal of Speedlink freight services; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. and learned Friend met the chairman of British Rail, Sir Bob Reid, on 31 October 1990 when a number of topics were discussed including BR's present review of its Speedlink services.
§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his assessment of the implications for the Scottish economy and environment of the proposed withdrawal of Speedlink freight services.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonBritish Rail is currently studying the options for its Speedlink services. My right hon. and learned Friend will give consideration to the implications for Scotland of any proposals which BR puts to the Government in due course.