§ 73. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked 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. Tebbitasked 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 HeseltineThe 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. Tebbitasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will order an inquiry into the proposed closure of Epping-Ongar Railway.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineNo. I am satisfied that the normal statutory procedures, which will include a public hearing by the Transport Users' Consultative Committee, are sufficient.