§ Sir W. Edgeasked the Minister of Transport whether any suggestions have been put forward by his department to the railway companies concerned for the electrification of suburban lines feeding the chief Midland cities; and, if not, whether he will make inquiries as to the possibility and desirability of action along the lines suggested?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe responsibility for initiating railway electrification schemes rests with the railway companies.