§ 31. Mr. HACKINGasked the Minister of Transport whether he can make any statement regarding the proposal to abolish the level crossing over the railway at Hoghton Station, near Preston?
§ Mr. PARKINSONThis proposal was the subject of correspondence between the Ministry of Transport and the Lancashire County Council last year. The Minister is prepared to consider the making of a grant from the Road Fund upon receipt of a formal application from the county council.
§ Mr. HACKINGHas no formal application yet been received by the county council?
§ Mr. PARKINSONEvidently not.