HC Deb 17 November 1947 vol 444 cc790-1
4. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that on 1st January, 1948, when the railways will come under his control, the special Atomic Scientific Exhibition Train will be in or near Dundee, after having exhibited there and in Edinburgh and Leith; that the present railway authorities have refused to allow this Exhibition Train to visit Aberdeen; and will he reverse this refusal and direct the train to, visit the City of Aberdeen where the scientists and other people are anxious to see it.

Mr. Callaghan

I am told that the railways agreed to send the train to Aberdeen as soon as they were asked to do so.

Mr. Hughes

Is my hon. Friend aware that the efficient and expeditious way in which he has dealt with this matter will be much appreciated by the people of Aberdeen?

Sir Ronald Ross

Will there be a charge to the people of Aberdeen to see this train, or will the view be free?