§ Mr. Bryant Godman Irvineasked the Minister of Transport in view of the inconvenience and expense arising in planning and other ways from the delay in announcing his decision on the proposal to withdraw the Ashford-Ore railway, when his decision may now be expected.
§ Mr. MarshI regret any consequences which arise from uncertainty over the future of this line. I shall announce a decision as soon as possible, but I cannot do so until all my detailed investigations are completed.