§ 15. Mr. HAILWOODasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that Manchester goods stations are congested with goods awaiting delivery, while teams belonging to local team owners are idle; and whether the Rail way Executive Committee will take steps to ensure that these available teams are used to assist in relieving the congestion?
§ Sir A. GEDDESI am fully aware of the circumstances in question, but I am making inquiries.
§ Mr. BRIGGSWill the right hon. Gentleman at the same time inquire why the goods are collected from the ware houses twice a week instead of daily? The warehouses are stored with goods.
§ Mr. SUGDENWill the right hon. Gentleman be able to give a reply immediately—this week?
§ Sir A. GEDDESI cannot, of course, give any undertaking as to that; there may be complicated investigations to make, but a reply shall be given as soon as possible. In regard to the point raised by the hon. Member for Manchester, I am fully aware of the difficulties existing in Manchester, but it would do no good to transfer the congestion from the ware houses to the railway companies.