§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will estimate how much additional freight would have to be transported by road each year in Scotland if British Rail closes its Speedlink operation; and how many more lorry movements would be involved.
§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he has taken to ensure the continuation of adequate freight services in Scotland in the light of the current review of Speedlink services by British Rail.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. and learned Friend will consider all the implications for Scotland of any proposals which British Rail put to the Government following the review of its Speedlink services.
§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he made to British Rail prior to the meeting of the British Rail board on 1 November concerning the future of Speedlink services and the desirability of retaining first-class freight services in Scotland.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. and learned Friend met the chairman of British Rail, Sir Bob Reid, on 31 October 1990. A number of topics were discussed, including BR's present review of its Speedlink services.