§ Sir T. Beamishasked the Minister of Transport on what date she informally consulted the Economic Planning Council for the South East on the planning implications of the proposal to close the Hurst Green-Tunbridge Wells-Lewes railway line to passengers; and on what date she received their informal advice.
§ Mr. John MorrisAs the hon. and gallant Member knows, my right hon. Friend consulted the Economic Planning Council for the South East on this matter officially in accordance with usual practice. She did not consult them informally.