What representations received against closure of Settle-Carlisle section of BR since announcement of 16 May

What representations received against closure of Settle-Carlisle section of BR since announcement of 16 May

What consultations DTp has held with railways inspectorate re any safety criteria for private & separate operation of Settle-Carlisle section of BR

What consultations DTp has held with railways inspectorate re any safety criteria for private & separate operation of Settle-Carlisle section of BR

To give any calculations of journey times for return trip including station stops for operation of Settle-Carlisle section of BR under light railway order with 25 mph speed limit

To give any calculations of journey times for return trip including station stops for operation of Settle-Carlisle section of BR under light railway order with 25 mph speed limit

What was total % of freight traffic moved by rail as % of whole for each year from 1970 - Latest available figures are published in 'Transport Statistics for Great Britain 1976-86' (in Library)

What was total % of freight traffic moved by rail as % of whole for each year from 1970 - Latest available figures are published in 'Transport Statistics for Great Britain 1976-86' (in Library)

To list consultations with any of officers of preserved standard gauge steam railways in UK during 1986,1987 & 1988 & occasions & subjects discussed - Includes fact that only at disproportionate costs

To list consultations with any of officers of preserved standard gauge steam railways in UK during 1986,1987 & 1988 & occasions & subjects discussed - Includes fact that only at disproportionate costs

Further to 133 c677-9 to define those people who will suffer hardship if Settle-Carlisle railway closes & what assessment has been made of effects on users of Dales rail trains.

Further to 133 c677-9 to define those people who will suffer hardship if Settle-Carlisle railway closes & what assessment has been made of effects on users of Dales rail trains.

Further to 133 c677-9 what weight was given to Jarvis/PLC report on Settle-Carlisle corridor in judging potential of Settle-Carlisle railway.

Further to 133 c677-9 what weight was given to Jarvis/PLC report on Settle-Carlisle corridor in judging potential of Settle-Carlisle railway.

Whether system of boarding passes for cross-Channel ferries to ensure accurate passenger nos is fully in place & operational.

Whether system of boarding passes for cross-Channel ferries to ensure accurate passenger nos is fully in place & operational.

Further to 133 c677-9 whether there was any implied or expressed agreement that local authorities supporting Settle-Carlisle line were required to provide #500000 capital expenditure to ensure retention of line. - No.

Further to 133 c677-9 whether there was any implied or expressed agreement that local authorities supporting Settle-Carlisle line were required to provide #500000 capital expenditure to ensure retention of line. - No.

Further to 133 c677-84, If the offer of a British Rail dowry extends to the Blackburn-Hellifield line; whether running rights over British Rail lines between Hellifield and Settle junction will be granted to any potential purchaser; and whether the use of such facilities has been discussed with British Rail.

Further to 133 c677-84, If the offer of a British Rail dowry extends to the Blackburn-Hellifield line; whether running rights over British Rail lines between Hellifield and Settle junction will be granted to any potential purchaser; and whether the use of such facilities has been discussed with British Rail.

Further to 133 c677-84 how much of costs of promoting any private Bill required for private operation of Blackburn-Hellifield & Settle-Carlisle railways will be met by British Rail & Exchequer & what advice will be given to prospective purchasers as to applicability of Light Railways Act to any future private...

Further to 133 c677-84 how much of costs of promoting any private Bill required for private operation of Blackburn-Hellifield & Settle-Carlisle railways will be met by British Rail & Exchequer & what advice will be given to prospective purchasers as to applicability of Light Railways Act to any future private...

(Further to 133 c677-8 on Settle-Carlisle railway line), what is period of time for which British Rail are prepared to guarantee provision of a substitute bus service.

(Further to 133 c677-8 on Settle-Carlisle railway line), what is period of time for which British Rail are prepared to guarantee provision of a substitute bus service.

(Further to 133 c677-8W on Settle-Carlisle railway line), what running rights would be available to any private sector operator of the Settle-Carlisle railway into Carlisle, Hellifield, Skipton, Clitheroe or Blackburn; & if such facilities have been discussed with Chairman of British Rail or any other British Rail officials.

(Further to 133 c677-8W on Settle-Carlisle railway line), what running rights would be available to any private sector operator of the Settle-Carlisle railway into Carlisle, Hellifield, Skipton, Clitheroe or Blackburn; & if such facilities have been discussed with Chairman of British Rail or any other British Rail officials.

(Further to 133 c677-8W on Settle-Carlisle railway line) if DTp calculations of revenue credited to Settle-Carlisle railway reflected diversion of freight services away from route by British Rail; & if estimate of revenue included revenue from diversions of passenger trains in fiscal year ended 5 April.

(Further to 133 c677-8W on Settle-Carlisle railway line) if DTp calculations of revenue credited to Settle-Carlisle railway reflected diversion of freight services away from route by British Rail; & if estimate of revenue included revenue from diversions of passenger trains in fiscal year ended 5 April.

(Further to 133 c677-8W on Settle-Carlisle railway line), to list structural liabilities on Settle-Carlisle route which would be taken over by any private sector operator; if obligations on 144 miles of lineside fencing would be removed; what requirements on provision of services & retention of railway facilities would fall on...

(Further to 133 c677-8W on Settle-Carlisle railway line), to list structural liabilities on Settle-Carlisle route which would be taken over by any private sector operator; if obligations on 144 miles of lineside fencing would be removed; what requirements on provision of services & retention of railway facilities would fall on...

Where train diversions hitherto using Settle to Carlisle railway will be accommodated on British Rail network if a decision is made to close Settle-Carlisle route. - Includes ref to DEP 2679 in Library.

Where train diversions hitherto using Settle to Carlisle railway will be accommodated on British Rail network if a decision is made to close Settle-Carlisle route. - Includes ref to DEP 2679 in Library.

If the Sec of State is yet in a position to indicate his policy towards acceptance of the conditions laid down by the contributing local authorities to the Settle-Carlisle railway line.

If the Sec of State is yet in a position to indicate his policy towards acceptance of the conditions laid down by the contributing local authorities to the Settle-Carlisle railway line.

To list criteria laid down by group of local authorities offering financial support to Settle-Carlisle railway stating Depts response in each case

To list criteria laid down by group of local authorities offering financial support to Settle-Carlisle railway stating Depts response in each case

What recent discussions have there been with local authorities re the Settle-Carlisle railway line.

What recent discussions have there been with local authorities re the Settle-Carlisle railway line.