490. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN OPERATION (Contd.)
2. Harrow - Belmont Scheme
Noted that Mr.Randle is in correspondence with Mr.Robson regarding certain improvements to the 3-car set now under construction by B.U.T.Ltd., including thicker plates for the top two leaves on the side bearing springs of the power cars at a cost of £7.16.0d. per car, which will delay delivery of the unit until June 1957.
491. SCHEMES UNDER CONSIDERATION BY COMMITTEE BUT NOT YET SUBMITTED TO B.T.C.
1. Derby, Nottingham, Leicester Part 1
Final report now in course of circulation amongst departments concerned.
2. Wrexham, Chester, Bidston and Seacombe
Re-examination of scheme, following visit of Commitee to area, progressing satisfactorily.
3. Liverpool Central - Gateacre and Warrington (C)
4. Liverpool Lime Street - St.Helens and Wigan
The Chairman referred to letters he had received from the Regional Accountant regarding the anticipated financial results of these two schemes and said that as a general question of policy was involved he proposed to take an early opportunity of discussing the matter with Messrs.Gould, Dow and Nicholls.
5. Birmingham Part 2 Scheme
Mr.Gould said that the report for this scheme is progressing satisfactorily.
6. Manchester Part 2 Scheme
Mr.Gould reported that this scheme is being re-examined in the light of the 1956 census.
492. SCHEMES IN COURSE OF PREPARATION BUT NOT YET CONSIDERED BY COMMITTEE
