HC Deb 13 December 1966 vol 738 c66W
Mr. David Steel

asked the Minister of Transport whether she will give an assurance that no decision on the proposed withdrawal of passenger services from the Edinburgh-Hawick-Carlisle railway line will be taken until the Border Economic Consultative Group have been able to make factual representations based on proposed development plans which will not be available until the spring.

Mr. Swingler

As my hon. Friend indicated in his reply to the hon. Member on 21st June, we expect to receive the advice of the Scottish Economic Planning Council on the proposal in the New Year. Before giving its advice the Council will seek the views of the Consultative Group and I am sure the Group will be fully apprised of the latest proposals for development.—[Vol. 730, c.60.]

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