§ Mr. McEnteeasked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made towards the electrification of the Liverpool Street to Chingford branch of the L.N.E.R.; and what immediate steps are being taken to alleviate the discomfort to the public caused by overcrowding at peak hours.
§ Mr. BarnesAs regards the first part of the Question, I have nothing at present to add to the information which I gave to my hon. Friend on 18th December last. As regards the second part, improvement in travelling conditions will take place as the arrears of maintenance due to the Stratford dispute are overtaken and more engines become available.