§ Sir Clive Bossomasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the proposal of the British Railways to reroute the North-West England to South-West England and South Wales main line trains in May, 1970, so that instead of running via Shrewsbury and Hereford they will run via Birmingham and Gloucester; and what steps he proposes to take to consult the local planning authorities and other interests involved.
§ Mr. CarmichaelWe are, of course, aware of this proposal and are already in consultation with the appropriate economic planning councils, the Welsh Council and Transport Users Consultative Committees about the pattern of service that may subsequently be required. I have written to the hon. Member on this subject.