§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to meet the Chairman of British Rail concerning the prospects of the electrification of rail routes in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsElectrification of railway lines in Wales was one of the items discussed between my right hon. Friend and the chairman of British Rail at their meeting on 25 November last year. I understand that British Rail has no plans for electrification of services at present.