HC Deb 01 November 1920 vol 134 cc18-9
22. Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS

asked the Minister of Transport the names of the representatives of the various British railway companies who negotiated and signed the Railway Agreement of 1914?

Sir E. GEDDES

The Railway Agreement of 1914 was negotiated between the Government and the railway executive committee, composed of the general managers of eleven of the principal railway companies. The agreement was then accepted by each separate company of which control had been taken.

Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS

Did the then manager of the North Eastern Railway have any part in the negotiations?

Sir E. GEDDES

Not after the outbreak of War.

Captain TERRELL

May we have the names of the railway companies concerned?

Sir E. GEDDES

Those who entered into the agreement?

Captain TERRELL

Yes.

Sir E. GEDDES

All the controlled companies entered into the agreement.

Mr. HIGHAM

Who signed the agreement on behalf of the Government?

Sir E. GEDDES

I would like notice of that question.