§ Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet authorised the final plans for Euston station; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarplesFinal plans for Euston station as a whole depend upon the extent to which commercial office development may be permitted. The London County Council, as the local planning authority, have refused planning permission for commercial office development at Euston, and the British Railways Board have given notice of appeal against this decision to the Minister of Housing and Local Government. Action on this is, however, in abeyance, and the Board are considering the possibility of modifying their proposals.
Meanwhile I have approved investment proposals put to me by the Board for the construction of facilities for the operation of main-line electric train services from Euston to Manchester and Liverpool.