§ Mr. HUTCHISONasked the Minister of Transport whether he possesses any statistics to show the overcrowding in trains between Romford and London; and, if not, whether he will obtain these with the object of either making representations to the London Passenger Transport Board in favour of the improvement of the existing train service or, if that is not possible, considering the erection of a tube extending eastwards which will take off some of the heavy traffic which obtains on all East Essex suburban lines?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI have no detailed statistics bearing on this subject, but the whole question of the improvement of travelling facilities in this area is under the consideration of the standing joint committee of the main line railway companies and the London Passenger Transport Board.