HC Deb 06 March 1963 vol 673 c43W
65. Mr. Hooson

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the inadequate transport facilities now available, particularly in rural areas, he will give a general direction to the Railways Board that railway lines from which services have recently been withdrawn should be offered on lease to any private individual, firm or society prepared to run a regular daily diesel car service.

Mr. Hay

No. It is open to interested parties to negotiate with the Railways Board to acquire lines which have been closed.