§ 5. Mr. BOWERMANasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make representations to the Railway Executive Committee regarding the desirability of reopening the Old Kent Road, Deptford, and South Bermondsey stations, thereby meeting the convenience of large numbers of working people who in travelling to and from the City have now to rely upon over crowded tramway and omnibus services?
§ Sir A. GEDDESSouth Bermondsey Station was reopened on the 1st May, but I understand that the other stations mentioned cannot be reopened at present.
§ 14. Mr. GILBERTasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the number of railway stations which were closed by the Railway Executive Committee in London and the suburbs during the War; if he can state how many of these stations have been reopened up to date; how many more it is intended to reopen; and how many it is proposed to close permanently?
§ Sir A. GEDDESI am asking the Railway Executive Committee for information on the points raised in this question, and I will communicate with the hon. Gentleman on receipt of their reply.