HC Deb 25 January 1967 vol 739 cc273-4W
52. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Transport whether it was with her authority that an official of her Department wrote on 2nd November, 1966, reference RB3 /2/0136, to a constituent of the hon. Member for Mid-Bedfordshire stating that she had no power to prevent certain rail closures; and if she will now cause a letter to be sent correctly setting out the position.

Mrs. Castle

The hon. Member is under a misapprehension. This letter merely stated that I have no power to reverse a statutory decision to close rail passenger services. As the law stands, this is the position.

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