HC Deb 25 May 1921 vol 142 c142
Sir W. de FRECE

had given notice of the following question:

35. To ask the Minister of Transport whether, in arranging for any further reduction of train services, he will represent to the railway companies the value of popular entertainment at the present moment and suggest the retention, so far as possible, of reasonable evening travelling facilities?

Mr. SPEAKER

called Sir Walter de Frece, who was not present.

Captain TERRELL

On behalf of my hon. Friend, I beg to ask Question No. 35.

Mr. ROSE

May I ask, Mr. Speaker, if it is, in your opinion, right for Members to put down questions persistently, and never appear in the House to ask them?

Mr. SPEAKER

I do not know what foundation there is for that criticism. Does the hon. Member assert that hon. Members cannot have questions put for them, when they are called on a second round?

Mr. NEAL

In reducing train services for the purpose of conserving coal stocks due regard is paid by railway companies to the claims of theatre-goers for evening train facilities, and such evening trains as circumstances permit are retained.