§ 62. Mr. Peter Millsasked the Minister of Transport, in view of the oil crisis, what general guidance he will give to British Railways to promote other forms of propulsion, such as the return of steam and electrification; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FowlerMy Department is currently reviewing from the board the case for a programme of main line electrification, and the energy implications are being taken fully into account. I understand that the board see no case for a return to steam traction for normal operations.