§ Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Transport if he will name the four branch lines completely closed since 1948 in Northumberland, the six branch lines at present open to all traffic, and the six open to freight only.
§ Mr. MarplesThe four branch lines in Northumberland closed completely since 1948 are:
- Hexham—Allendale.
- Alnwick—Ilderton.
- Hexham—Riccarton.
- Lambley Fell branch.