HC Deb 17 November 1937 vol 329 c388
43. Mr. Liddall

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will cause an in quiry to be made into the causes and extent of the losses by breakage and damage incurred by parcels and goods conveyed by railway, in order to deter mine one of the factors contributing to the high cost of distribution of retail goods?

Captain Hudson

I do not think that any useful purpose would be served by an inquiry.

Mr. Liddall

Will the hon. and gallant Gentleman explain to the House why he comes to that conclusion?

Captain Hudson

This is primarily a matter between the individual trader and the individual railway company.

Mr. Liddall

Well, that would have been a better reply.