HC Deb 29 June 1966 vol 730 cc278-9W
48. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Minister of Transport whether she will seek to amend the Transport Act, 1962, to prevent the British Railways Board from being able to cut off freight services and therefore all future for particular railway lines without recourse to Parliament.

Mr. John Morris

No. As my right hon. Friend announced in the House on 15th June, the withdrawal of railway services does not prejudice the safeguarding of a route against future requirements.

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