§ 32. Sir WILLIAM PEARCEasked the President of the Board of Trade if his attention has been directed to the proposed closing of Shadwell Railway Station; 910 whether he is aware of the special hardship to Shadwell, which cannot otherwise have proper traffic facilities; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
Mr. RUNCIMANI am aware that it is proposed by the Great Eastern Railway Company to close Shadwell and certain other stations shortly. I have been informed by the company that this step has been rendered necessary owing to shortage of staff and the heavy requirements of Government traffic; but I am asking them for their observations on the point raised in my hon. Friend's question, and I will communicate with him on receipt of their reply.
§ Sir W. PEARCEWill the right hon. Gentleman inquire as to the possibility of district motor bus traffic when the streets are not too narrow to allow of other facilities?