§ Sir H. Williamsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the congestion on passenger trains; whether he is aware that part of this congestion is due to unnecessary journeys which the personnel of all three Services are required to undertake; and whether he will consult with' the Service Ministers with a view to reducing these journeys?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI am well aware that many long distance trains are unduly crowded and that Service personnel constitute a large proportion of the passengers. There is close contact between my Department and the Service Departments, with whom the position is constantly reviewed, in order to eliminate avoidable travel.