§ 55. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Minister of Transport whether she will now make a reconsideration of transport needs in areas where local railway passenger services have been removed.
§ Mr. John MorrisMy right hon. Friend will consider any evidence that alternative transport services do not meet the essential needs of former users of any particular services.
§ Mr. Wolrige-GordonIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the development, particularly under this Government, of local economies is a fluctuating process? Will he ensure that the door to redevelopment of passenger railway services is not for ever closed should ultimate local economic developments make such redevelopment viably possible?
§ Mr. MorrisI cannot accept the first part of the hon. Gentleman's supplementary question. As to the second, I would point out that my right hon. Friend and I will take cognisance of the advice given to us by the planning councils.