§ Mr. Terry Davisasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has been informed by the Transport Users' Consultative Committee of any objections to the proposed discontinuation of all railway passenger services on the line between Henley-in-Arden and Bearley junction; and whether an inquiry will be held.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe Transport Users Consultative Committee for the west midlands has informed my Right hon. Friend that it has received objections to British Rail's proposal to close the line between Henley-in-Arden and Bearley junction. Under the statutory closure procedures laid down in the Transport Act 1962 the committee will report to my right hon. Friend on any hardship it considers closure would cause. I understand that the committee hopes to hold a public hearing later this year.