§ Mr. Andersonasked the Minister of Transport why he did not take into account the conclusions of the County of Monmouth Land Use Transportation Study on the need to improve local communications, a copy of which was in his possession, when deciding not to support local train services between Newport and Gloucesler.
§ Mr. MarshBefore reaching my tentative conclusion that a grant for the local service between Newport and Gloucester would rot represent value for money I consulted the Welsh Council and the South West Economic Planning Council, whose advice reflects local considerations.
I shall naturally study all relevant factors before I make a decision about the closure proposal, notice of which, the Board tell me, they intend to publish tomorrow.