§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has to implement the joint Government-British Railways report on electrification; 413W and if he will make an early decision in order to ensure the maintenance of the skills and expertise which British Railways has built up.
§ Mr. Fowler[pursuant to his reply, 25 March1981]: I hope to make a statement on electrification in the next month or two. I am aware that there is a need to provide some continuity of work to keep together the existing skilled construction team.