§ Mr. BUCHANANasked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet made inquiry into the overcrowding of third-class passengers on trains run between Glasgow and London and vice versâ and, if so, what is the result?
§ Mr. GOSLINGAs I informed my hon. Friend, the railway company told me that an analysis of the records on the principal express trains between Glasgow and Euston and St. Pancras showed that, during the week ending the 21st June, under 9,000 third-class passengers were conveyed and over 12,000 third-class scats were provided. They agree, however, that on certain trains there was insufficient accommodation. At the present time a good deal of difficulty is occasioned by the additional traffic to and from Wembley, which is of an erratic nature, and also by the demands on the rolling stock entailed by the same traffic. I am, however, watching the whole question carefully.
§ Mr. AYLESasked the Minister of Transport whether he will make representations to the Great Western Railway Company with regard to the overcrowding of the third-class carriages of trains travelling between Bristol and London with a view to additional trains being run, especially during the Summer months?
§ Mr. GOSLINGThe railway company hove informed me that no representations hove previously been received at headquarters with regard to this matter. There has been considerable fluctuation in the number of passengers travelling to and from the British Empire Exhibition, with the result that on some occasions the number travelling has been in excess of the seats provided. The company are anxious to provide adequate facilities and have the position under constant notice, and have undertaken to investigate fully any specific complaints that may be made to them.