HC Deb 12 June 1986 vol 99 c249W
Mr. Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he proposes to reply to the letter of 3 June from Gwent county council, Newport borough council and Monmouth district council expressing concern about British Rail's proposal to close Severn tunnel junction and other rail freight operations; and if he will agree to their request for a meeting.

Mr. David Mitchell

My office has replied to the council's letter today. As the matters it raised are for BR management and I am in no position to intervene, I do not believe that a meeting would be useful.