§ Mr. E. Walkdenasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport how many L.N.E.R. and 1669W G.W.R. locomotives are now awaiting overhaul or lying idle in need of repairs; how many he hopes to have repaired during the next four weeks; and whether the new labour priority for repairs is adequate to fulfil the demands of the estimated needs of passengers as reported to him by the railway companies in anticipation of the current holiday season.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI am making inquiries and will communicate with the hon. Member.