HC Deb 12 November 1951 vol 493 cc639-40
33. Mr. F. J. Erroll

asked the Minister of Transport what steps are being taken to improve the punctuality of train services between London and Manchester.

Mr. Maclay

This is a matter for the British Transport Commission, and perhaps my hon. Friend would write to Lord Hurcomb about it.

Mr. Erroll

Is the Minister aware that that is the sort of answer we used to get before the General Election? Is he further aware that under the 1947 Act he has power to ask for information from the British Transport Commission? Will he therefore ask for the information and bring it to this House?

Mr. Maclay

Perhaps my hon. Friend will await a statement which I understand the Leader of the House will be making at the end of Questions today.