§ 26. Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harveyasked 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 TryonThe figures are 31, 35 and 57 respectively. The matter is under investigation.
§ Sir M. Barclay-HarveyIn 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 TryonWe are going into the matter. The failure is due to railway accidents, breakdowns, transport difficulties, fog and snowstorms.
§ Sir M. Barclay-HarveyIf 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?