Earl of Dalkeithasked the Minister of Transport whether he will give a general direction to British Railways that they should employ outside business efficiency consultants to make a survey and report on each section of railway line that is the subject of a proposal for closure before such closure is allowed to take place.
§ Mr. CarmichaelNo. The established procedures ensure that, before reaching a decision on any closure proposals, my right hon. Friend has adequate advice on the economics of the proposal and of possible alternatives.