§ Mr. CASSELSasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the overcrowding which exists in the carriages upon the London and North Eastern Railway between Leyton and Liverpool Street; whether he has been consulted by the directors of this railway upon a scheme for the construction of a high level railway running into this terminus and of additional: platforms above the present platforms; and whether this or any other scheme has been submitted to his department for relieving the congestion which this railway has enjoyed for many years?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI have received no complaints with regard to overcrowding of the trains between Leyton and Liverpool Street since my hon. and learned Friend made representations on the subject last year, and I am not aware that the railway company contemplate any such scheme as he mentions. I will, however, make inquiries with regard to the present position.
§ Mr. CASSELSasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the continued congestion during rush hours on the London and North Eastern Railway between Leyton and Liverpool Street; and whether the railway company is taking any, and what, steps to deal with such congestion?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI have received no complaints in regard to this matter since the representations which my hon. and learned Friend made last year. I will, however, cause inquiries to be made and let him know the result.