HC Deb 16 June 1982 vol 25 c298W
32. Mr. Bagier

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when Her Majesty's Government expect to reply to the report of the Transport Committee on main line railway electrification; and if he will make a statement.

42. Mr. Cowans

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to publish his response to the report of the Transport Committee on main line railway electrification; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eyre

I refer the hon. Members to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed (Mr. Beith) earlier today.

33. Mr. Booth

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the value of the last British Railways electrification scheme approved; when it was approved; which scheme will be next approved; and when this will be announced.

Mr. David Howell

On 22 December 1981 I announced my approval for the electrification of rail services between Colchester and Harwich, Ipswich and Norwich at a cost of nearly £30 million in 1980 prices. I am now considering the board's proposals in principle to electrify the East Coast main line to Leeds and to Newcastle. I shall announce my decision on these proposals as soon as possible.