§ 21. Mr. Haselhurstasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has held further discussions with British Railways about the electrification of the Cambridge line; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HowellMy officials are in touch with the British Railways Board about some outstanding questions on the proposals for the Cambridge lines. We need further information from the board before a decision can be made.
§ 46. Mr. Walter Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to announce the Government's plans for further electrification of the railways.
§ Mr. David HowellI shall announce the Government's further decisions after I have considered the 10-year programme of schemes which I expect the railways board to submit in a month or so.