HC Deb 26 October 1972 vol 843 cc395-6W
Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he has had with British Rail concerning the proposed closure of the railway freight services to Southampton Docks.

Mr. Peyton

The British Railways Board are not required to consult me about proposals to withdraw rail freight services, but only to satisfy me that they have given adequate notice and publicity for their proposed closure. This they have done.