§ 94. Mr. CAIRNSasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the great shortage of train service for the purpose of carrying perishable goods; if so, will he arrange for a better service to producing and distributing centres; and will he have such trains advertised as passenger trains are scheduled?
§ Mr. NEALI beg to refer the hon. Member to my reply to several similar questions on the 1st December.
§ Mr. W. THORNEHas the hon. Gentleman seen the reports in to-days "Star" as to the amounts of foodstuffs now in dock that cannot be removed?
§ Mr. NEALI have not seen the report referred to, but perhaps I may be permitted to say that my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport hopes to make an early public statement on the whole question.