§ Miss Wilkinsonasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that, according to a special census taken by the Jarrow Corporation, at least four and in some cases more trips a day were lost in the period 24th to 30th April, owing to the difficulties on the Jarrow-Howden ferry; and, as this is very serious for the men who have to get across the river to their work, will he take steps to improve the present situation?
§ Mr. Burgin:The Town Clerk of Jarrow has informed me of the results of the 1850W special census. The ferry is owned and operated by the Jarrow Corporation, who are responsible for its working. Nevertheless in view of the difficulties being experienced by the Corporation I have, as the hon. Member is aware, communicated with the County Councils of Durham and Northumberland, as the highway authorities responsible for the classified roads immediately served by the ferry.