HC Deb 25 June 1979 vol 969 c70W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will investigate the feasibility of conserving energy by ensuring that trains waiting in main line stations should have their engines switched off; if any technical problems would prevent such action; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Fowler

My hon. Friend will appreciate that these are management matters for the British Railways Board, who are well aware of the need to conserve energy. I shall ask the chairman to write to my hon. Friend.