§ 34. Mr. MACLEANasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the Glasgow trade holidays commence on 13th July, when all public works will be closed for at least 10 days; that the Glasgow terminal stations are very congested by the large number of people travelling on holiday; and that there is a passenger terminus station at Govan which can be used to supply the convenience of the population there, which 1416 is at present closed for ordinary passenger traffic, necessitating Govan people travelling four miles to the Glasgow stations and passing the Govan station on their way; and whether he will consult with the railway company concerned to open this station during the holiday season, at least, and run special trains to the coast towns and thereby relieve the congestion elsewhere as well as meet the convenience of the inhabitants of Govan?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)I am in communication with the railway company with regard to the point raised in this question, which had not previously been brought to my notice.