§ 62. Mr. McGovernasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport what discussions he has had with Glasgow corporation regarding plans for the construction of an underground railway in Glasgow and district for the purpose of relieving traffic congestion in the post-war period; and whether he proposes to inaugurate an inquiry into this urgent question.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerNo proposals for the construction of an underground railway in Glasgow have been made to my Department, and there have been no discussions with the corporation on the subject.
§ Mr. McGovernIs the Minister aware of the desirability of relieving the tremendous congestion in Glasgow, and will he draw the attention of the Glasgow corporation to the need for developing some form of underground railway in order to relieve that congestion?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerOn so important a matter as an underground railway, I think I ought to await some initiative from the Glasgow corporation.
§ Mr. McGovernAre there any plans ready? Has the Minister been informed of any by the Glasgow corporation?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI am not aware of any such plans.