HC Deb 11 November 1970 vol 806 c177W
73. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has now received London Transport's application to close the Epping-Ongar section of the underground railway; and how much grant aid, under the Transport Act, 1968, he estimates is required to keep the line open.

88. Mr. Tebbit

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the amount of grant aid under the Transport Act, 1968, that will be needed to keep open the Epping-Ongar line.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

The proposal is now being examined in accordance with the normal statutory procedures. The question of grant would arise only after a decision to refuse closure.

89. Mr. Tebbit

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will order an inquiry into the proposed closure of Epping-Ongar Railway.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

No. I am satisfied that the normal statutory procedures, which will include a public hearing by the Transport Users' Consultative Committee, are sufficient.

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