HC Deb 08 October 1940 vol 365 cc276-7W
Mr. Herbert

asked the Minister of Transport why the pier authorised by him to be built at Putney last autumn has not been built; and whether, having regard to recent events, he will arrange for landing-places to be provided at this and other necessary points forthwith?

Lieut.-Colonel Moore-Brabazon

As my hon. Friend knows, the proposal for a pier at Putney was considered in connection with the casualty service and rejected on merits. I fear that the extent to which the existing river passenger service is used by the public does not warrant its extension. Lack of patronage and difficulties of operation may even make it necessary to discontinue it altogether.