§ 117. Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister of Transport why 10 months have elapsed since the report of the Scottish Transport Users' Consultative Committee on British Railways' proposal to withdraw passenger services from the line between Stanley Junction and Kinnaber; and when she will reach her decision.
§ Mr. Dewarasked the Minister of Transport when a decision may be expected on the proposed closure of the Strathmore railway line between Stanley Junction and Kinnaber Junction.
§ Mr. John MorrisMy right hon. Friend has given her consent today to the withdrawal of passenger services from this line. Before reaching her decision she considered very carefully the advice of the Scottish Economic Planning Council about the possibilities for long-term growth in the area as well as the advice of the Scottish T.U.C.C. on hardship. In giving consent she has told the Railways Board that the formation must be retained intact until the pattern of future development is much clearer. She is also insisting on the provision of additional express bus services.