§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to make his decision on the sale of the Epping to Ongar rail line. [44889]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe Secretary of State has given his consent to the sale and letters informing interested parties, including the hon. Member, have been issued. I hope that all parties will now support Pilot in their efforts to provide the passenger rail service that we all want to see operating on the line.