HC Deb 11 November 1964 vol 701 cc67-8W
50. Sir A. Spearman

asked the Minister of Transport what are his proposals for the future of the Whitby to Malton and the Whitby to Scarborough railways.

Mr. Swingler

Consent has already been given to the withdrawal of passenger services from these lines. We have however asked the Railways Board not to lift the track until we can decide whether a regional transport plan is likely to require the continuation of rail services on this route.

Sir A. Spearman

asked the Minister of Transport if he will give an assurance that the Whitby to Malton and the Whitby to Scarborough railway tracks will not be taken up without reference to him, and that before consenting he will discuss the matter with the hon. Member for Scarborough and Whitby.

Mr. T. Fraser

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I have given to his other Question today about these lines.