HC Deb 24 June 1976 vol 913 cc604-5W
Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many miles of railway have been approved for electrification since March 1974.

Dr. Gilbert

Fourteen route miles.

Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received since December 1975 about the future of rail services.

Dr. Gilbert

About 42,000, of which some 41,000 were printed slips.