§ 64. Mr. Nabarroasked the Minister of Transport, having regard to the proposed closure shortly of the Bewdley to Tenbury Wells railway line in West Worcestershire, and the intention to build a Bewdley bypass trunk-road, what steps he is taking to ascertain whether the route of the railway line in the direction of Bewdley, or any works, embankments, bridges or cuttings on it could 151W usefully be employed for the bypass; and whether he will make a statement on the possibility of road-rail co-operation designed to economise in public funds.
§ Mr. MarplesI understand that the Bewdley-Tenbury Wells railway line is remaining open for freight traffic. Highway authorities are kept informed of proposed closures so that where land becomes available they can consider its acquisition for roads.