HC Deb 20 December 1972 vol 848 c400W
Mr. Judd

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has received from British Rail about the further delay in reconstruction and remodernisation plans for Portsmouth and Southsea Station, for which his Department gave a grant-in-aid; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peyton

The Railways Board is giving further consideration to certain details of the scheme; it now hopes to start work in 1974.