§ 17. Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent assessment he has made of the advantages of reopening the Lewes-Uckfield railway line. [81339]
§ Mr. JamiesonThis has been considered by the Strategic Rail Authority. Restoration of the Lewes-Uckfield line is not required to meet the Authority's objectives. No provision was made for it in the Authority's objectives. No provision was made for it in the Authority's strategic plan, published in January 2002.