HC Deb 20 March 1947 vol 435 cc109-11W
101. Mr. Beechman

asked the Minister of Transport how much fuel it is estimated will be saved by cutting down

is up to full strength; and what changes in both pay and allowances and size of establishment are envisaged.

Mr. Dugdale

I append a table giving the present scales of pay and allowances of the Royal Marine Police; the question of revised scales of pay and allowances is, however, under active consideration. The authorised Royal Marine Police complement is not at present up to full strength; it is hoped to make some reductions in the authorised complement, but these will depend on the number and size of the establishments to be policed by this Force in future.

transport by 10 per cent. from 1st June as proposed by the Government.

Mr. Barnes

About 10,000 tons of coal a week from 16th June when the summer time-tables will operate.

102. Mr. Beechman

asked the Minister of Transport how much fuel will be saved as a result of the stopping, at the Government's request, of the Cornish Riviera express which, until Monday, 17th March, ran continuously from 1902.

Mr. Barnes

About no tons of coal a week.