§ Mr. Snapeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the proposals at present before him for further railway electrification; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyThe Railways Board has submitted an outline proposal for electrification of the Oxted lines. The responsible metropolitan county councils have included plans for the electrification of the Hough Green and Kirkby lines and electrification works associated with the Picc—Vic tunnel project in seeking transport supplementary grant.