HC Deb 22 June 1973 vol 858 c216W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total mileage of rail passenger routes closed in Wales between October 1964 and June 1970, and the total mileage of passenger routes in Wales closed since June 1970.

Mr. Peyton

240 miles in the first period and 17 miles in the second.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish a White Paper on his policy towards giving grants for loss-making passenger routes in Wales, indicating the extent to which he takes account of annual revenue and all running, maintenance and capital costs.

Mr. Peyton

I have nothing to add at present to my reply to the hon. Member for Walthamstow, East (Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson) on 18th June.