LORD STRABOLGIasked His Majesty's Government if they are aware of the frequent and serious delays on the old Great Eastern section of the former L.N.E.R., now British Railways, between Liverpool Street and various 922 places in Norfolk, and particularly from Norwich to Liverpool Street; if they are aware that the reason usually given is points trouble, and will they state what are the technical or mechanical reasons for this; and whether any steps have been taken to effect au improvement.
§ LORD MACDONALD OF GWAENYSGORThis is a matter for the British Transport Commission. I have referred the noble Lord's question to them, and they will be communicating with him.