HC Deb 03 February 1960 vol 616 c987
11. Mr. Boyden

asked the Minister of Transport if he will give a general direction to the British Transport Commission to allow railwaymen dismissed through redundancy to continue their tenancies of railway houses.

Mr. Hay

No, Sir. This is a matter of management for which the British Transport Commission is responsible, but I understand the Commission makes every effort to avoid hardship in cases of this kind.

Mr. Boyden

Does the Minister agree that it is relatively easy for the Commission to retain these tenancies but that it is a matter of great hardship for the individual who is dispossessed? Will the Minister try to bring some influence to bear an the Commission?

Mr. Hay

I do not think that any influence needs to be brought in this case. The Commission is well aware of the difficulties, as a recent case makes clear, but I will see that the hon. Member's remarks are brought to the chairman's notice.

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