HC Deb 14 July 1969 vol 787 cc24-5
3. Mr. Moyle

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has now received proposals for the extension of the Fleet Line into South-East London; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Marsh

I have nothing to add to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend on 9th June. —[Vol. 784; c. 941.]

Mr. Moyle

Would my right hon. Friend confirm that when he answered the Question last time he said that proposals were expected in a few weeks? Can he give an estimate as to when the proposals are likely to be laid before him, and can he give any idea of what is holding them up?

Mr. Marsh

I cannot make a statement at the moment as to when they will be put before me, because it is for the London Transport Board to put them before me. I do not accept that they are being held up. Very substantial investment is involved. The social benefits of the scheme must be shown to outweigh the cost. When very big investments are involved, it is important that the right decisions are made.

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