HC Deb 06 February 1984 vol 53 cc447-8W
40. Mr. Robin Cook

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent submissions he has received from British Rail for main-line electrification.

Mr. David Mitchell

None since May 1983, when the Railways Board submitted proposals for electrification of the east coast main line

46. Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he now expects to make a decision on the electrification of the east coast main line.

Mr. David Mitchell

I hope to reach a decision after I have received from the Railways Board a satisfactory strategy for a commercial Inter-City business.