§ Mr. Trevor Coxasked the Minister of Transport whether he will approach the London and North Eastern Railway Company with a view to expediting the proposed electrification of their railway between Manchester and Woodhead, as this work will tend to lead to the industrial development of North-east Cheshire, and consequently find employment for many people in the district?
§ Mr. BurginI will convey my hon. Friend's suggestion to the London and North Eastern Railway Company. The electrification of this line is actively in hand.