§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) if he is aware that the Metropolitan District Railway Company intend to run the last workmen's cheap train earlier than hitherto; and if he intends taking any action in the matter; and (2) if he is aware that the overcrowding of the trains of the Metropolitan District Railway is more serious than it was a year ago, and that in consequence of the growing population of the East End of London this condition is likely to be intensified; and, if he has no power to deal with the matter, will he seek legislative powers?
Mr. BUXTONI have asked for the observations of the railway company on these questions, and I will communicate further with my hon. Friend.