§ Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what plans for the extension of the District Railway to Basildon have been submitted to him; and how soon the work on this project will be commenced.
§ Mr. WatkinsonNone, but if the traffic potential justifies a rail service, consideration will be given to the possibility of serving Basildon by the London-Tilbury-Southend line which is to be electrified.