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Sir David Price
asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will approve the proposal of British Rail to electrify the railway links between Southampton, Eastleigh and Portsmouth; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. David Mitchell
I have not so far received a proposal from British Rail, which plans to electrify the line no earlier than 1997. I am discussing with the local authority its suggestion that this date be advanced.