HC Deb 06 December 1967 vol 755 c326W
Mr. Brewis

asked the Minister of Transport why she has authorised the sale of the track of the Dumfries—Stranraer railway; and whether she will now reconsider this decision.

Mr. John Morris

My right hon. Friend agreed to the disposal of track and formation of this line, after consulting my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland, because she was satisfied that there was no likelihood of development sufficient to justify the cost of keeping the route open and foregoing the savings from disposal. There was also the possibility that some lengths may be useful for roadworks.

The decision was a final one.

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