§ 71. Wing-Commander Hulbertasked the Minister of Transport by what percent age passenger train miles have been reduced since 1st January, 1947; and whether this reduction is primarily due to lack of fuel or shortage of manpower.
§ Mr. BarnesFrom 1st January to 14th June the average weekly reduction in passenger train mileage, as compared with November to December, 1946, was 8.9 per cent. The reduction was made in order to save fuel.
§ Wing-Commander HulbertCan the right hon. Gentleman say if this reduction of train miles has seriously affected the public, and whether it was included in the party programme, "Let Us Face The Future"?
§ Mr. BarnesI agree that this cut in passenger services does represent considerable inconvenience to the public. With regard to the last part of the hon. and gallant Gentleman's question, I think that the results of our full policy for transport, when developed, will justify our programme.