HC Deb 21 February 1968 vol 759 c414
33. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Transport whether her decision that the minimum track mileage of British Railways will be 11,000 miles is affected by the recent Government economy measures.

John Morris

These measures do not affect the route mileage of the British Railways Network for Development published in March, 1967.

Mr. Taylor

Can the hon. Gentleman say when he expects this figure of 11,000 route miles to be reviewed?

Mr. Morris

This is the figure which we have established as necessary, having regard to the social needs of the country.