HC Deb 19 January 1983 vol 35 c155W
21. Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to be able to announce his decision on the electrification of the east coast main railway line.

Mr. Eyre

My right hon. Friend will announce a decision on electrification of the east coast main line when he has considered the railways board's revised plans for the future of the inter-city business, which he hopes to receive in the next month or so.

23. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many miles of electrified track have been converted from direct current to alternating current in each of the last five years.

Mr. Eyre

None.

25. Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals from British Rail for investment in railway electrification he has approved in the current financial year.

Mr. Eyre

None so far.

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