HC Deb 18 December 1935 vol 307 cc1751-2
75. Mr. MESSER

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the inadequacy of the No. 21 omnibus service from Harringay to the City in the rush hours of the morning; and will he consider taking steps to improve the service, in view of the inconvenience caused by the present state of congestion?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

There is a tram as well as an omnibus service between Harringay and the City during the peak hours, and the London Passenger Transport Board advise me that the two services, taken together, provide adequate accommodation between these points. I do not control the services operated by the board.

Mr. MESSER

Will the Minister snake further investigations in the light of the statement I make that I live in the district and am subject to the inconvenience referred to in the question?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

While I am at all times ready to assist the hon. Member or any other hon. Member, I have no authority in this matter. I can really act only as a channel of communication, and I am ready to do so.

Mr. MESSER

May I ask the Minister to be that channel of communication in this instance?

Mr. MONTAGUE

While the Minister is considering the question, will he take account of the fact that in this area the railway service is as scandalously inadequate, especially at some periods of the day?