Midland Railway, Tilbury Line (Electrification)

Mr. W. THORNE
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport when the electrification of the Midland line to Tilbury and Southend will commence?

Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEY
This important matter has been under consideration, but the railway company are not in a position to make any definite proposals. In any case, the Minister of Transport has no compulsory powers.