§ 26. Lord Apsleyasked the Minister of Transport what special measures are being 953 taken to deal with the Whitsun traffic between the South coast of Wales and the North coast of Somerset and Devon, in view of the compulsory closing of the existing air services?
§ Captain WallaceI am advised that there is no reason to expect that the railway services will not be adequate for this traffic. No special measures are, therefore, in contemplation.
§ Lord ApsleyWill the ferry boat be put into operation?
§ Captain WallacePerhaps my hon. Friend will put that question down.
§ Lord ApsleyHave the railways considered the very large volume of traffic that will arise if it is not put into operation, and are they taking special measures to deal with it?
§ Captain WallaceMy information is that they have considered the amount of traffic that is likely to arise, and that they will be able to deal with it.