UNDERGROUND RAILWAY DEVELOPMENTS (SOUTH-EAST LONDON)

HC Deb 06 December 1948 vol 459 c31

63. Mr. Skeffington

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet completed his surveys of S.E. London with a view to possible underground railway developments.

Mr. Barnes

I expect to receive in due course a report from the British Transport Commission covering this matter.

Mr. Skeffington

Is my right hon. Friend aware that, without exception, the passenger facilities in this area are the worst in the Greater London area and that while the people of South-East London are delighted to see tube extensions in the North they think it is about time something was done for their convenience?

Mr. Barnes

Yes, Sir. That is the reason why the British Transport Commission have established a working party to look into this matter and to report to me shortly.