HC Deb 17 January 1924 vol 169 cc298-300W
Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport whether he has received requests from a number of local authorities in North London asking that pressure should be brought to bear by the Government upon the railway companies concerned to secure the extension northwards of the tube at Finsbury Park; and whether he has taken any action in the matter?

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZON

I have received several resolutions from local authorities to the effect stated, and I have been in communication with the railway companies concerned on the matter. None of these companies has put forward any scheme for the extension of the existing tube railway northwards from Finsbury Park, but they are giving close attention to the question of improving railway facilities in the area, and the early electrification of certain lines is in contemplation.