To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received about London Underground's plans for the future of the line between Epping and Ongar; and if he will make a statement.

We have had two representations about London Underground's plans for the future of the line between Epping and Ongar. The line is the subject of statutory closure procedures under sections 54 and 56 of the Transport Act 1962. Objectors will be able to give their views to the London regional passengers committee, whose report, among other things, will be taken into account by the Secretary of State when making a decision on the closure proposal.