§ 3. Mr. Sparksasked the Minister of Transport how the saving of engine miles 584 by the reduction at passenger train services on the four main line railways has been utilised; and to what extent
§ Mr. BarnesSome cuts were made in passenger services to save coal, others to release locomotive power and line capacity for coal trains. It is not practicable to express the results in figures.
§ Mr. SparksIs my right hon. Friend satisfied that there is no appreciable increase in light engine miles, which would indicate an increased wastage in engine miles?
§ Mr. BarnesI am afraid I cannot answer that question definitely. If my hon. Friend will put that question down, I will endeavour to give him the information.