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Great Britain-Republic Of Ireland (Transport Links)

Volume 939: debated on Monday 14 November 1977

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asked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent discussions he has had with the Chairman of British Railways on transport links between Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland; and what proposals have been made to him and which are anticipated in connection with closures.

None. The Transport Users Consultative Committee for Wales has recommended that I should not intervene in the Board's proposal to close its freight shipping service between Fishguard and Waterford. I am not aware of other proposals for closures affecting links between the two countries.