Mr. Jim Meade:

I would not. This report involved an analysis of the whole network and what each segment of the network costs to operate. It reflects the cost per route and per segment of route, taking into account the level of patronage on those routes. Those branch lines are costing the numbers outlined to run, as the Deputy has said. That is the level of subvention. The services on them reflect the current level of patronage and the current level of investment. Those routes will require significant investment in the long term if they are to remain part of the network.