HC Deb 27 May 1924 vol 174 c246W
Mr. MIDDLETON

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the displacement of labour by the introduction of mechanical devices on railway trains; and whether he can state the number of men displaced and the consequent saving of expense to the railway companies?

Mr. GOSLING

I am not aware of the circumstance referred to by my hon. Friend. I have no information which suggests that the total number of persons employed by the railway companies in all capacities has diminished recently.