§ Mr. William Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether, in reaching their decision on the future of the Barmouth to Ruabon railway line, the Welsh Economic Planning Council have discussed the matter with local authorities served by the railway line.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesConsent to close this line was given in September, 1964. In accordance with the procedure announced by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport in June this year —[Vol. 729, c.289]—the proposal by the Railways Board to dispose of the formation and assets on the length of the line between Llangollen and Morfa Mawddach has been referred to the Welsh Economic Council for its comments. The proceedings of the Council are confidential but I can assure my hon. Friend that the Council takes account of all the interests concerned in deciding on the advice it will give.