Reservation of Seats

HC Deb 21 April 1947 vol 436 c584

4. Mr. Sparks

asked the Minister of Transport in view of the restriction of summer passenger train services on the four main line railways, if the practice of advance booking of seats on certain trains will be continued.

Mr. Barnes

I regret that owing to the reduction in railway services during the summer months, the reservation of seats on trains will, with certain exceptions, be discontinued from 16th June next, when the summer time tables come into force. The arrangements will be announced later.

Mr. Sparks

Will my right hon. Friend say what the exceptions are, or will they be announced later?

Mr. Barnes

They will he announced with the full information.