§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will now announce the availability of investment funds for British Rail for the electrification of the East Coast main line; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HowellIn reaching decisions on future railways investment the British Railways Board and the Government will first need to assess the financial position of the railways following a very damaging strike and the terms on which other outstanding issues are resolved.