§ Mr. KELLYasked the Minister of Transport whether he has under consideration any proposals for increased transport facilities on reasonable terms for tenants of the London County Council at Becontree whose work 619W requires them to travel to London; and whether he has recently been approached by the London County Council on this matter?
§ Colonel ASHLEYComparatively recently the train service has been, to some extent, augmented and some additional omnibus facilities have been provided to the Becontree Estate. The London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company have deposited a Bill in this Session of Parliament which, I understand, if passed, will authorise them to carry out works which will enable them to provide additional services to and from Fenchurch Street and Broad Street Stations. I was approached by the London County Council on this subject last autumn and communicated with the railway company who, I understand, have since been in direct communication with the Council.