HC Deb 18 October 1972 vol 843 c77W
37. Dr. David Owen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give an assurance that he will not allow a programme of rail closures which will denude Cornwall of any rail service and will ensure that Plymouth is the terminal railway station in the South-West.

Mr. Peter Walker

There is no such programme.

53. Dr. David Owen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give an assurance that he will refuse to reduce the efficiency of the fast intercity service from Paddington to Plymouth by allowing closure of the Newbury—Westbury line and diverting trains around Bristol.

Mr. Peyton

No such proposal has been made.