HC Deb 30 November 1926 vol 200 c997
21. Colonel DAY

asked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been drawn to the permanent way, bridges and rolling stock of the Bishop's Castle (Salop) Railway; when this line was last examined; and is he satisfied that adequate public safety is assured to passengers travelling on this line?

Colonel ASHLEY

I have been informed by the manager of this railway that fresh passenger and goods vehicles have recently been purchased; that a considerable section of the line has recently been inlaid, and that, in his opinion, the line is at present in a better condition than it has been for many years. I have no reason to suppose that public safety is not adequately secured.

Colonel DAY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the metalling of the line has worn away to half the normal gauge, and will he ask the manager to look into the matter?

Colonel ASHLEY

The manager informs me that he considers the public safety is adequately safeguarded, but if the lion. Member desires it, I will draw his attention to the specific question he has raised.