HC Deb 26 January 1966 vol 723 c70W
42. Mr. Hendry

asked the Minister of Transport if she will suspend the operation of the consent to the closing of the Deeside Railway, in view of the withdrawal of alternative bus services since the question of hardship was considered by the transport users' consultative committee.

Mr. Swingler

As my right hon. Friend has explained to the hon. Member, her predecessor was aware, before he reached his decision, that the services of one of the two bus companies serving the route had been absorbed by the other. The services he listed in the conditions of consent to closure are those which he considered would provide a satisfactory alternative to the rail service. They must be available before closure can take place.

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