HC Deb 22 May 1935 vol 302 c336
29. Mr. CHORLTON

asked 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-BELISHA

This is not a matter in which I have any power, but I understand that the railway companies have not yet prepared any such scheme.