§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that a conference was held on 1st December at Swansea representing all the metal, chemical, and other industries in South Wales and Monmouthshire, together with representatives of chambers of commerce, with shipping industries as well as trade unions engaged in the Welsh plate and sheet trade; if he is aware that the conference asked the Prime Minister to receive a deputation in order that he may be personally made aware of the chaotic conditions of railway transport and of the danger which threatens the future of this great industrial area; whether he has received a copy of the resolution passed at the conference in question; and whether a deputation will be received about the matter?
§ Sir E. GEDDESI am aware of resolution passed at the meeting at Swansea on the 1st December, and am in communication with the Welsh Plate and Sheet Manufacturers' Association, and the General Managers of the Companies concerned, on the subject.