HC Deb 10 July 1928 vol 219 c2045
47. Mr. BARCLAY-HARVEY

asked the Postmaster-General on how many occasions the 8.30 postal train was more than 15 minutes late at Perth and Aberdeen, respectively, during the months of May and June, 1928; and on how many of these occasions it missed the connection at Aberdeen?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

During the period in question the lateness of the train at Perth and Aberdeen on week-days exceeded 15 minutes on 11 and nine occasions, respectively; the mails failed to connect at Aberdeen with the Keith-Elgin and Deeside trains on five occasions, and with the Buchan train on two occasions.

Captain GARRO-JONES

Are any monetary penalties imposed on the railway companies if these occasions become too frequent?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

I should require notice of that question.