HC Deb 10 March 1948 vol 448 c1228
29. Mr. Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what he attributes the increase in the loss on the Jamaican Government Railway of approximately £20,000 over the loss of 300,000 for which the Jamaican Government originally budgeted.

Mr. Rees-Williams

I will make inquiry in this matter and inform the hon. Member of the result.

Mr. Gammans

Can the Under-Secretary say what is the policy of the Government towards nationalised railways which continue to lose money. Is it intended to de-nationalise them, or to go on soaking the taxpayer?

Mr. Rees-Williams

That does not arise out of this Question.