HC Deb 09 July 1973 vol 859 cc256-7W
58. Sir D. Renton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is aware that the modifications of the St. Neots Town Map, including important road alignments, have now been under discussion with his Department for several years; and whether he will now announce his decision in this matter.

Mr. Graham Page

Proposed modifications were first discussed with the local planning authority in July last year when the authority asked for a decision to be deferred so that it could consider alternative road schemes. These were given to the Department in February, and we hope to send proposals for further discussion to the planning authority in the near future.

Bedford—Bletchley Branch Line Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in deciding to continue to subsidise passenger services on the Bedford to Bletchley branch line, he will consider using the line in connection with the agreement between the London Brick Company, the Greater London Council and British Rail for the placing of domestic rubbish in the knot holes in Bedfordshire and the likelihood of the recruitment to the agreement of further local authorities to the east of the brick fields, including Milton Keynes.

Mr. Peyton

I am sure British Rail would consider any proposals from local authorities for new freight traffic.