§ 89. Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Transport what percentage of lines and stations scheduled for closure in the Beeching Report have actually been closed; and how many more lines and stations are authorised for closure.
§ Mr. John Morris:84 per cent. of the passenger service withdrawals and 48 per cent. of the service modifications listed in the Reshaping Report have been implemented or partly implemented. 72 per cent. of the stations and halts (including those forming part of service withdrawals and modifications) have been closed.
412WConsent has been given to the withdrawal of 28 services and to the closure of 118 stations and halts (including those forming part of the services approved for withdrawal) not listed in the Report.
§ 90. Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Transport how many stations and lines not scheduled in the Beeching Report have been closed since the last Transport Act came into force.
§ Mr. John Morris:20 passenger services not listed in the Report have been withdrawn and 90 stations and halts (including those forming part of the service withdrawals) have been closed.