HC Deb 28 May 1924 vol 174 c403
36. Mr. R. WILSON

asked the Minister of Health if his attention has been directed to the inadequate lavatory accommodation afforded to passengers taking long journeys on railway trains coming by excursion to the British Empire Exhibition; and whether he will make representations to the companies in the matter?

Mr. GOSLING

I have been asked to answer this question. One such case has been brought to my notice, and I have, been in communication with the railway company concerned in regard to it. The company have explained that, in view of the pressure brought upon them to provide trains for people wishing to visit Wembley and their anxiety to meet such requests, it is not possible in all cases to provide corridor accommodation on excursion trains, but that where it is not provided they arrange that there shall be a proportion of the coaches fitted with lavatories, and that arrangements are made in such cases to stop the trains at suitable places on the journey for the accommodation of passengers, and I am communicating with the other companies calling their attention to this matter.

Mr. BUCHANAN

Is my right hon. Friend aware that not only in connection with the exhibition, but on journeys say between Glasgow and London, not only is the lavatory accommodation inadequate, but the supply of drinking water, and I should like to ask him to take steps to see that it is supplied?

Mr. GOSLING

I will communicate with the railway companies if hon. Members will give me specific cases.