Mr. W. M. WATSONasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that, as a result a public meeting in North Queensferry recently, a largely-signed petition has been presented to the London and North Eastern. Railway Company, the Dunfermline District Committee of the County Council, and other public bodies, asking for certain improvements to be made on the ferry passage across the Forth; and will be undertake to inquire into the treatment given to passengers using the ferry with a view to their grievances being remedied?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I understand that the Edinburgh City Council and other authorities interested are now discussing with the railway company the question of an improvement of the ferry service.