HC Deb 23 February 1944 vol 397 c823
43. Mr. Rostron Duckworth

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he intends to intensify in the coming months his warning against unnecessary rail traffic.

Mr. Noel-Baker

The need for economy in the use of the railways is greater than at any previous period of the war, and this is being emphasised, and will continue to be emphasised, as seems desirable.

Sir Herbert Williams

Will my hon. Friend urge on the Service Ministers that they might send troops about the country on unnecessary journeys to a diminishing extent?

Mr. Noel-Baker

We are in constant contact with the Services and we must meet their operational requirements.

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