§ 41. Mr. Tom McMillanasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to receive the report of the joint British Railways-Department of Transport study of the case for further railway electrification.
§ Mr. Horam:I understand that the steering group hopes to make a preliminary report to us next Spring.
§ 42. Mr. David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with the chairman of 243W British Railways with regard to the provision of subsidies for commuter services.
§ Mr. William Rodgers:The chairman is aware of my policy on this as set out in the White Paper on transport policy—Cmnd. 6836.