§ 61. Mr. ANDERSONasked the Minister of Munitions whether he has received repeated applications and deputations for months past from certain aviation workers in regard to granting adequate travelling facilities for the increasing number of workpeople employed; whether the present congestion on omnibuses and tram-cars is retarding output and is causing dissatisfaction among employés; whether any efforts have been made to reach such arrangements with the Midland Railway Company as would ease the present congestion and, if so, with what result; and what further action it is proposed to take?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThis matter has for some time been engaging the attention of the Transport Department of the Ministry, who have succeeded in obtaining the provision of additional omnibuses. Additional tramcars have also been provided at the rush hours, but, owing to the shortage of drivers, it has not as yet been possible to do more. The question is still receiving the special consideration of the Tramway Company and the Tramways (Board of Trade) Committee. In regard to railway facilities, the Department suggested the provision of a suitable halt as a means of removing congestion. In spite of serious engineering difficulties, this proposal has been adopted, and the halt is at present under construction and nearing completion.