HC Deb 20 March 1967 vol 743 c203W
Sir J. Gilmour

asked the Minister of Transport, in view of the fact that more detailed maps were available to the Press than to Members of Parliament in explanation of her statement on British Railways network for development, if she will on future occasions ensure that Members are given equal opportunities with the Press to study her intentions.

Mrs. Castle

The additional maps given to the Press were regional versions of Sections of the map placed in the Vote Office. They were thus on different scales, in order to facilitate reproduction in local newspapers, and it was therefore possible to include more place names. The definitive map is that which was placed in the Vote Office and is now on sale to the public.

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