HC Deb 16 August 1916 vol 85 c1882W
Mr. BARNES

asked the Minister of Munitions if he can arrange for the London and Dartford express to stop at Crayford on Saturday afternoon so as to take away the munitions workers ceasing work at five o'clock?

Dr. ADDISON

Arrangements are now under consideration which it is hoped will meet the needs of the workpeople referred to in my right hon. Friend's question.

Mr. BARNES

asked the Minister of Munitions if he is aware that early morning trains into Crayford are crowded in the third-class carriages and that there are on the same trains first-class carriages locked up unused; and, if he cannot arrange for munition workers having enough third-class carriages, will he have the first-class carriages opened so that workers can have seats going to their work instead of, as at present, being compelled to stand?

Dr. ADDISON

I am going into this matter with the railway company concerned, and anticipate that the arrangements which are being made will relieve the overcrowding referred to.