§ Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of War Transport whether he has any information as to when the public steamship services between South Wales ports and those on the other side of the Severn will be restored.
§ Mr. BarnesMy hon. Friend presumably refers to the paddle steamers which used to run pleasure trips between South Wales and Somerset and Devon ports. During the war these vessels have been on Government service and some have, unfortunately, been lost. Although one has recently been released, navigational risks from mines are likely to prevent the resumption of pleasure sailings this Summer.