§ 43. Mr. Gibson-Wattasked the Minister of Transport when he will be able to state whether the Central Wales railway line will be included in the Government's grants for unprofitable lines.
§ 68. Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minister of Transport if he has now decided whether he will treat the mid-Wales railway line as a social necessity qualifying it for subsidy.
§ Mr. CarmichaelWe have not completed a detailed examination of this major closure proposal. If my right hon. Friend has not reached a decision by the end of the year, the passenger service will be grant-aided for the time being under the transitional powers contained in Section 39 (4) of the Transport Act, 1968.