§ Mr. BOWERMANasked the Minister of Transport whether further consideration has been given to the representations made to his Department respecting the desirability of re-opening Spa Road, Old Kent Road, Deptford, and other stations' on the South-Eastern and Chatham and the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railways, originally closed mainly on the plea of shortage of labour; and, if so, the result of such consideration?
§ Sir E. GEDDESFurther representations have been received recently from the Bermondsey and Deptford Borough Councils asking that the Minister may make an Order in regard to the re-opening of certain South-Eastern and Chatham stations. This matter is under consideration, and it is hoped to reach a decision shortly. The Minister is in communication with the London, Brighton, and62W South Coast Railway Company in regard to the Old Kent Road Station.