HC Deb 01 February 1937 vol 319 cc1277-8
26. Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey

asked the Postmaster-General on how many occasions the night postal train from Euston to Scotland missed its proper connections at Aberdeen in the years 1934, 1935, and 1936, respectively?

Major Tryon

The figures are 31, 35 and 57 respectively. The matter is under investigation.

Sir M. Barclay-Harvey

In view of the great inconvenience, which is constantly increasing, will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman take energetic steps with the railway company to increase their punctuality?

Major Tryon

We are going into the matter. The failure is due to railway accidents, breakdowns, transport difficulties, fog and snowstorms.

Sir M. Barclay-Harvey

If the right hon. and gallant Gentleman can get no satisfaction from the London Midland and Scottish Railway Company, will he consider transferring the contract to the North Eastern?