HC Deb 02 May 1963 vol 676 cc1301-2
28. Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs which towns from which it is proposed to remove railway facilities under the railway reorganisation scheme are undertaking or proposing to undertake comprehensive redevelopment or urban renewal schemes based on surveys of the present traffic position.

Mr. Corfield

I will, with permission, circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of towns with town centre redevelopment schemes in progress or in preparation from which the withdrawal of all rail passenger services is proposed under the railway reorganisation scheme.

Mrs. Butler

Will the hon. Gentleman consider with the Minister of Transport what technical advice can be given immediately to these towns so that they can take into consideration the changes in traffic flow and the changes which they will need to make in their schemes if the Beeching Report is implemented, because otherwise there will be very costly miscalculations?

Mr. Corfield

I have no doubt whatever that local authorities will be considering their reactions to these proposals. If they make objection to their transport users consultative committee, it will be considered by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport in consultation with my right hon. Friend.

Following is the list:

Abingdon. Haverhill.
Ashton-in-Makerfield. Hucknall.
Ashton-under-Lyne. Kenilworth.
Bedlington. Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
Bedworth. Mansfield.
Blaydon. Mansfield Woodhouse.
Blyth. Melton Mowbray.
Bodmin. Middleton.
Brierley Hill. Newport (I.O.W.).
Bridgnorth (Salop). Newport Pagnell.
Brixham. Prestwich.
Caernarvon. Sidmouth.
Cannock. Sudbury (Suffolk).
Cirencester. Sutton-in-Ashfield
Darlaston. Tiverton.
Droylsden. Whitehaven.
Dunstable. Willenhall.
Eccles. Worsley.
Exmouth.