§ 97. Rear-Admiral Morgan Gilesasked the Minister of Transport (1) whether he has now reached a decision on the disposal of the track between Newbury and Winchester; and if he will make a statement;
(2) whether he has now completed his study of the Kings Worthy link road, near Winchester; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Tom FraserI have just informed the Railways Board that I have no objection to the disposal of the track, formation and land on the section of the Newbury-Southampton line between Winchester Junction and Shawford Junction.
My decision will enable better road schemes to be carried out for the Hockley Crossroads flyover and the Kings Worthy link. It is given on the understanding that, should a future need for the restoration of services on the Newbury-Southampton line ever arise, a rail link will be provided via the main London-Southampton line between these junctions.