§ 77. Mr. GILBERTasked the Minister of Transport whether it is intended in the proposed Bill for the grouping of railways to make provision for the creation of a police board for each group of railways on the lines of the police federation established under the Police Act, 1919; and, if so, whether he is prepared to receive a deputation of the accredited representatives of the Railway Police whom he recently interviewed with respect to conditions of service?
§ Sir E. GEDDESIt is not intended in the proposed Bill dealing with the future of the railways to set up police boards for each group, and the latter portion of the question therefore does not arise.
85. Sir F. HALLasked the Minister of Transport whether Parliamentary authority will have to be obtained to carry out the scheme for the grouping of the main line railways and for the allocation to the State of a share of railway profits, which he stated in a recent speech was under consideration by the Government; and, if so, will he state when it is proposed to introduce a Bill for the purpose?
§ Sir E. GEDDESParliamentary authority will be required for the proposals which I have outlined to the House for dealing with the present situation of the railways. It is proposed to invite Parliament to pass legislation before August next.