§ Lord Pattenasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Falconer of Thoroton on 16 October (WA 89) about the railway line between Salisbury and Yeovil, whether they consider single lines in areas like this to be characteristic of a modern railway. [HL916]
§ The Minister of State, Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)The level of demand for rail services will determine whether particular upgrades represent value for money and priority for early investment.