§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many train paths were allocated to the Royal Mail in each week in the last year for which figures are available. [131680]
§ Mr. McNultyIn the summer 2002 timetable 62 paths each weekday were allocated for Royal Mail services. Paths have been given up at various dates since then. As of 30 September 26 were still operative.
§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the mail trains and other facilities associated with the transport of mail by rail are to be mothballed following the decision of Royal Mail to send mail by road; and if he will make a statement. [131684]
§ Mr. McNultyThat is a matter for the owners of the trains and facilities concerned.