Mr. Ted Fletcherasked the Minister of Transport why he disregarded the representations of the Transport Users' Consultative Committee that the closure of the Darlington to Richmond railway line would cause hardship to displaced rail users.
§ Mr. CarmichaelMy right hon. Friend gave due weight to the report of the Transport Users' Consultative Committee but he concluded that any hardship resulting from the closure would be substantially alleviated by the existing and proposed additional bus services.