HC Deb 15 March 1944 vol 398 c216
15. Mr. Wakefield

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport if he will give an assurance that all new and renovated passenger rolling stock will contain suitable communication between the guard and every compartment in order that the guard of a train or other qualified train attendant may make announcements to passengers, such as arrival at a station, thereby avoiding the acoustic and other difficulties which at present exist when a train arrives at a station.

Mr. Noel-Baker

My hon. Friend will appreciate that, with the shortage of labour and materials, it would be impracticable to carry out his suggestion at the present time, but I am glad to assure him that it will receive the fullest consideration when the renovation of passenger trains, and the construction of new rolling-stock, becomes possible again.