§ Mr. Harry Howarthasked the Minister of Transport if she is aware that the British Railways Board has announced that the Northampton to Wellingborough line will be closed to all traffic with 395W effect from 1st October next; and if she has agreed to the disposal of the assets or if the formation of the lines is to be retained in case of future need.
§ Mr. John MorrisI am told that the Railways Board has recently withdrawn the remaining freight services from this line and my right hon. Friend is now examining their request to dispose of it. In deciding whether there may be a future need for the line she will consider the advice of the Regional Economic Planning Council.