HC Deb 28 March 1956 vol 550 c2142
15. Mr. Hannan

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will now make a statement about the progress of negotiations with regard to the electrification of railways in south-west Scotland.

Mr. Watkinson

I understand that substantial progress has been made in the negotiations for an agreement between the British Transport Commission and the Glasgow Corporation. This is an essential preliminary to the electrification of the Glasgow suburban railway system.

Mr. Hannan

Is the Minister aware of the volume of disquiet at the protracted negotiations over this matter? Will he do all he can to get an early decision in view of the great importance of these railway systems?

Mr. Watkinson

I think that progress is now being made.