To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-829 by Nicol Stephen on 27 June 2003, whether it has requested, or will request, any information from the Royal Mail about the basis, assumptions and projected impact of the proposal to cease rail operations and what the reasons are for its position on the matter; what information it has received on these issues, and what steps it will take in order to determine the impact on road traffic and road maintenance. I intend meeting...