§ 30. Captain MOREINGasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention had been called to the unpunctual running of the local services of the London and South-Western Railway Company; and whether he would take any steps to secure its improvement?
§ Sir E. GEDDESI am aware of unpunctuality in the running of local services on the London and South Western Railways during the last two or three weeks, and am informed that the company is doing its utmost to effect an improvement, and that some success has so far attended their efforts.
§ 37. Sir N. GRIFFITHSasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the overcrowded travelling conditions prevailing between Clapham Junction and Waterloo Stations on the London and South-Western Railway, and whether some additional rolling stock can be provided to relieve the serious inconvenience to passengers which now exists during the morning and evening train services?
§ Sir E. GEDDESThe London and South-Western Railway Company ordered some months ago carriages to strengthen the electric trains running between Clapham Junction and Waterloo, but completion has been held up owing to the Moulders' strike.