§ Mr. DarlingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to receive proposals from the British Railways Board regarding the further electrification of railway lines in Scotland.
§ Mr. David MitchellBR is considering the possibility of electrifying one of the lines between Edinburgh and Glasgow: if it establishes that there is a worthwhile case I am sure it will bring it forward. I understand it has no other plans for electrifying lines in Scotland.