§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Minister of Transport, what is his decision regarding the application by the British Railways Board on the disposal of the track and formation of the Aberdeen-Ballater branch line.
§ Mr. MarshI have not yet taken a decision. I have, in accordance with normal practice in these cases, sought the views of the Scottish Economic Planning136W Board, who have deferred further consideration of the matter pending completion of Professor Gaskin's Study of the North East.