HL Deb 02 May 2000 vol 612 cc171-2WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What proposals have been made since 1990 to carry freight on the Belfast to Londonderry railway line, particularly to and from the new Port of Londonderry and the local electricity power station. [HL2125]

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton

Translink has advised that no proposals have been made to carry freight on the Belfast to Londonderry railway line.

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in consideration of the future of the rail connection between Belfast and Londonderry and to Donegal, the views of the Government of the Republic of Ireland are known; and whether they will be consulted in any future decision. [HL2126]

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton

The Government of the Republic of Ireland have not made any formal representations to Her Majesty's Government concerning the Belfast/Londonderry line. There are no plans to extend the line to Donegal.