§ 2. Mr. Norman Doddsasked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made to avoid a repetition of the delays and hold-ups on railways in the London area by fog and the icing of points.
§ The Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation (Mr. John Maclay)I am bringing the hon. Member's Question to the attention of the British Transport Commission who will, doubtless, communicate with him.
§ Mr. DoddsIs the Minister aware that passengers are dreading another winter like last winter which cost the country such a loss in productivity by the delays on the London railways? Cannot the scientists do something more than has been done so far to deal with this menace?
§ Mr. MaclayI suggest that the hon. Member awaits the reply to which I have referred in my answer.