26. Mr. RUTHERFORDasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the bad conditions of travel and overcrowding during rush hours on the London and North Eastern Railway suburban line from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town; and whether he will make representations to the London Passenger Transport Board and to the railway company with a view to electrification and/or other improvements?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThe company inform me that the last census showed that there was a large surplus of seats over passengers, and that they have received no complaint on the lines of my hon. Friend's question. If, however, my hon. Friend will furnish me with particulars on which his complaint is 1852 based, I will bring them to the notice of the company