HC Deb 25 November 1981 vol 13 c394W
13. Mr. Adams

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will refuse to agree to the closure of the Glasgow to Kilmacolm railway line.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

No. My right hon. Friend has already given consent to the closure of this service, but not before 1 January 1983.

49. Mr. Buchan

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what regard he had to social or economic considerations before giving his consent to the proposed closure of the Glasgow to Kilmacolm railway line.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

My right hon. Friend saw no social and economic grounds for challenging Strathclyde passenger transport executive's judgment on the need for this service.