HC Deb 17 April 1940 vol 359 cc952-3
26. Lord Apsley

asked the Minister of Transport what special measures are being 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 Wallace

I 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 Apsley

Will the ferry boat be put into operation?

Captain Wallace

Perhaps my hon. Friend will put that question down.

Lord Apsley

Have 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 Wallace

My 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.