§ Mr. Bateyasked the Minister of Transport how many trains of coal ran from the North of England to London or the South, on Monday last, 26th February?
§ Captain WallaceAs was indicated by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary on 26th February, the special trains from Northumberland and Durham to London and the South will not begin to run until to-day. During the early days of this week it was necessary to work empty wagons to the collieries. I have no precise information as to the amount of coal brought from Northumberland and Durham to London and the South in the course of normal working on the date in question, and I hope the hon. Member will not press me to undertake this extra research.