HC Deb 01 February 1951 vol 483 cc1066-7
45. Mr. G. Williams

asked the Lord President of the Council when he expects to be able to announce the result of the consultations between the Festival of Britain office and the Railway Executive regarding train services in connection with the Festival.

The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. Ede)

I have been asked to reply. My right hon. Friend would refer the hon. Member to his previous answer to his Question on 17th October, 1950. British Railways are themselves announcing, from time to time, details of all arrangements in connection with the Festival of Britain.

Mr. Williams

Could the right hon. Gentleman do anything to hurry a decision up, because towns like Tunbridge Wells, and many seaside towns, will try to act as dormitories for London at the Festival, but do not yet know what extra late trains will be run?

Mr. Ede

I will draw the attention of the railway authorities to the hon. Member's Question.

Mr. Braine

Will the right hon. Gentleman inquire whether, before consideration is given to this matter, the recently made cuts in normal passenger services will be restored?