§ Mr. G. Johnson Smithasked the Minister of Transport if she will given an undertaking to refuse her consent to the closure of the Hurst Green-Lewes line.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe Railways Board has sought my right hon. Friend's agreement to the publication of its proposal 155W to discontinue the passenger services on this line. In accordance with normal arrangements she has asked the Economic Planning Council for the South East for its comments on the broad planning implications if the closure were to take place. Until she receives these she cannot Judge the issue.