68. Lieut.-Colonel MALONEasked the Minister of Transport what steps are being taken to improve the means of transport to the outlying districts in Eastern and North-Eastern London, either by electrification of existing permanent ways or other means?
§ Sir E. GEDDESAs regards electrification, I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to my answer to his question on this subject on the 23rd February. Other means for extending and improving suburban transport facilities are engaging the attention of the Technical Committee of the Advisory Committee on London Traffic.
§ 69. Mr. GILBERTasked the Minister of Transport whether he can now give the travelling public any information as to when it is proposed to re-open the stations in South London and work the Victoria to City line on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway?
§ Sir E. GEDDESI regret I am not yet in a position to add anything to my reply on 1st March.