HC Deb 15 May 1935 vol 301 cc1720-2W
Mr. HUTCHISON

asked the Minister of Transport whether he can now make any further statement as to the provision of better facilities for persons travelling between the Romford area and the City and East End of London?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I am not in a position to add anything to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend on 10th April.

Mr. HUTCHISON

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the total expenditure to be incurred under the current Bill being promoted by the London Passenger Transport Board for overhead and underground transport improvements in London is over £9,500,000, and that none of this money is being spent on improving transport in East London with the exception of a small outlay at Aldgate East station; and whether he will ensure better treatment in respect of transport for residents in Essex who have to use East London transport facilities?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Parliament has given me no power to order the Board to provide new facilities.

Mr. HUTCHISON

asked the Minister of Transport how many omnibus services have been eliminated, and how many new services introduced, in the constituency of Romford since the traffic commissioners took up their work; and whether he will give details of each set of changes?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I regret that this detailed information is not available, and could not be obtained without considerable labour and expense.