HC Deb 11 December 1935 vol 307 c934W
Mr. SHORT

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in connection with the schemes guaranteed by the State for the electrification of the railways, he will ensure that railway workers discharged in consequence thereof will receive compensation?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I understand that in the past railway companies have not had to discharge men as a result of electrification, and I see no reason to suppose that the schemes of electrification now proposed with a view to improving and increasing services should have such a result.