HC Deb 14 December 1925 vol 189 c981
105. Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the serious loss and inconvenience sustained by owners of transport using the London and North Eastern Railway Company's goods station at Tottenham Hale; and if he will ascertain whether the company has any scheme in preparation for providing traders with reasonable access to trucks for the purpose of unloading them; and when a decision is expected?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Lieut.-Colonel Moore-Brabazon)

One of the firms using the station has complained of its inadequacy and my right hon. Friend has been in communication with the railway company on the subject. The company state that they have had the matter under consideration, and hope shortly to be able to reach a decision.

Mr. MORRISON

Is the hon. and gallant Member aware that a letter in similar terms was sent to one of the complainants 25 years ago, in which it was said the matter was under consideration, and that it was hoped to reach an early decision

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZON

As my hon. Friend knows very well we have no powers over these railway companies. In this particular case we are doing our best.

Mr. MORRISON

But is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that this station has not been altered for 50 years, not since the district was merely a village?