§ 47. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Transport what alternative transport facilities will be available north and south of Accrington if the Manchester to Colne railway line is closed under the Beeching proposals.
§ Mr. HayIf the Railways Board decide to give public notice of the closure to which the hon. Member refers, they must publish information about alternative services, both existing and proposed. Following any objection, the Area Transport Users Consultative Committee will report to us on any hardship involved, and may put forward proposals (including additional alternative services) for alleviating that hardship. Only at that stage, and in the light of all the information available, will my right hon. Friend be able to reach a decision on the Railways Board's proposal.