§ 46. Mr. C. S. Taylorasked the Lord President of the Council what steps he is taking to see that towns outside London, especially south and south-east coast seaside resorts, are given additional early and late trains so that they can accommodate visitors to the 1951 Festival who are unable to get accommodation in London.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonThe Festival of Britain Office and the Railway Executive are in close touch about train services generally in connection with the Festival and the point made by the hon. Member will be kept in mind.
§ Mr. TaylorDoes not the right hon. Gentleman realise that if these services are not advertised in America and elsewhere people will not be able to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate visitors?
§ Mr. MorrisonThe hon. Gentleman really must not incite me to spend too much money.
§ Sir Ralph GlynCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether a report has been made to him that in the United States people are being advised not to come to this country for the Festival of Britain, owing to the shortage of accommodation?
§ Mr. MorrisonI recognise that accommodation is a problem and a difficulty. It is a matter about which we are doing our best, but there is bound to be some difficulty.