13. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Transport if he will give a general direction to British Railways that they should provide every day a sailing during daylight hours of car-carrying ships from England to Ireland throughout the year.
§ Mr. CarmichaelNo, Sir.
Mr. Gresham CookeIs the Parliamentary Secretary aware that British Railways, apart from three months in the year, do not run any day services for carrying cars to Ireland? Is he aware that, as in the case of Southampton to Le Havre, they may lose the business of carrying cars and then competitors will step in and take over from them?
§ Mr. CarmichaelThis is a matter for the commercial judgment and management of British Railways. During the main season there are frequent services from Stranraer, Holyhead and Fishguard. British Railways are very well aware of the demands of the public and they try to cater for them.