22. Mr. Brian Harrisonasked the Minister of Transport whether he is still to be consulted before any part of the line is removed and not replaced between Witham and Maldon.
§ Mr. SwinglerMy right hon. Friend's general arrangement with the Railways Board is that they will not enter into any new commitments for the disposal of track without his agreement. This applies to the Maldon-Witham branch, which is still in use for freight.