§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is his policy on grants for the capital costs of reopening railway lines where there has been a significant increase in population since such lines were closed; and on what criteria he bases his decision on whether to give financial assistance.
§ Mr. William RodgersIt is open to county councils to give financial support to meet the capital costs of reopening railway lines, and any such expenditure is eligible for transport supplementary grant in the normal way.