§ 29. Mr. CHORLTONasked the Minister of Transport whether the railway companies concerned have yet prepared any combined scheme for the electrification of the railways of South Lancashire, the adjacent industrial districts, and the West Riding of Yorkshire; and, if not, whether he will take steps to assist the commencement of this improvement as an economical means for affording employment?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThis is not a matter in which I have any power, but I understand that the railway companies have not yet prepared any such scheme.