§ 82. Mr. JANNERasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that, in consequence of the inadequate supply of closed goods wagons on the Palestine railways, exporters of citrus have recently been compelled to load their fruit in open wagons; and what steps are being taken to ensure an adequate supply of covered wagons before the next citrus exporting season, in view of the fact that there will be an increased crop to handle?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERAttention was drawn to the shortage of covered wagons by a committee which was appointed early lasst year by the High Commissioner for Palestine to investigate traffic requirements. The committee recommended the provision of 100 additional covered wagons, inclusive of 40 already authorised for traffic in 1934–35, and the immediate purchase of these vehicles was approved.