HC Deb 10 March 1919 vol 113 cc875-6
22. Mr. GILBERT

asked if it is the intention of the Railway Executive Committee to run any excursion trains during the forthcoming Easter holidays; if not, do they propose to grant any cheaper fares on the ordinary train services; and, in view of the present overcrowding on ordinary trains, will they increase the number of trains at Easter to holiday and seaside places?

57. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government propose to take any steps to obtain further facilities for the travelling public at Easter?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

The Prime Minister has asked me to reply. I am afraid that it will not be possible to give any cheap travelling facilities at Easter, but the railway companies will endeavour to meet the needs of holiday makers by increasing their train services.

Mr. CLYNES

Would my hon. Friend urge upon the President of the Board of Trade the desirability of receiving a deputation on this subject, inasmuch as it has a close bearing upon certain aspects of labour unrest?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I shall be very glad to make that representation to my right hon. Friend.

Mr. KILEY

When are we likely to receive any of the locomotives or railway trucks that were taken by the Government?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member will require to give notice of that question.