§ 59. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Transport, in view of the fact that 11 out of 13 railway stations in West Dorset are recommended for closure under the Beeching Report, what plans he has for improving the roads which will carry the extra traffic, and, 113W in particular, for improving road communications with the two remaining passenger stations, Sherborne and Dorchester.
§ Mr. MarplesIn considering the Railway Board's formal proposals to close these or any other stations, I shall take full account of the alternative road facilities available and any road improvements that may be necessary.