§ 19. Mr. Shepherdasked the Postmaster-General how many times during the last 12 months he has made representations to British Railways about unsatisfactory service to his Department.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThe Post Office and British Railways are in the closest regular contact at all levels to ensure that the most satisfactory arrangements are made for the conveyance of mails by rail. Representations are made either in writing or orally as circumstances require, but a numerical record is not maintained.
§ Mr. ShepherdIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied about the results of his representations, or has he given up nationalisation as hopeless?
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsNo, Sir, I am not satisfied with the consequences of the representations we have made, but I am sure that the railways are making every effort in these difficult times.
§ Mr. HarrisonWill my right hon. Friend refute entirely the inference in the question that the overall service given by British Transport is unsatisfactory in this respect?
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsIf anything it is an improvement on the old system.