§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Transport how many men have been relieved for Government work by the decision to suspend work on the eastern extension of the Central London line; how far has this work been completed; and whether any part can be opened to traffic?
§ Sir J. ReithI understand that, as a result of the decision to suspend this work, some 2,000 men will be released for other work. To enable any portion of the extension to be brought into service would mean the employment of a considerable number of men for a period of about six months.