HC Deb 10 February 1932 vol 261 cc843-4
Dr. MORRIS-JONES

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered the representations from the four main railway companies on the question of the effect on railway traffic of the competition of road transport; and whether he intends taking any action on the matter?

58. Sir KENYON VAUGHAN-MORGAN

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered the recently published memorandum of the main line railways in relation to road transport, handed to him on the 26th ultimo; and what action is contemplated by His Majesty's Government in regard thereto?

Mr. PYBUS

The information and representations which I have recently received from the railway companies in regard to this important matter in which many other bodies are also concerned, are now being carefully examined.

Dr. MORRIS-JONES

Does not my hon. Friend consider that the railways of this country are unfairly handicapped in regard to motor transport; and in view of the large capital involved, much of which is held by small investors, will he give the matter most serious consideration?

Mr. PYBUS

I do not think that that arises out of the answer.