HC Deb 19 February 1924 vol 169 cc1563-4W
Mr. CHARLETON

asked the Minister of Transport how many applications by railway companies have been made for permission to proceed with works under the extension of powers provided by the Railways (Authorisation of Works) Act, 1923 the dates of such application and how many were authorised by the Minister; and can he inform the House of the amount of new capital involved in such works, and the number of men employed who were previously unemployed?

Mr. GOSLING

One such application has been formally lodged. This was made by the Southern Railway Company on the 27th December last, and is at present under consideration. The estimated expense of carrying out the works proposed is £416,115.