§ Sir R. Rankinasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether, in view of the importance of speedy loading, unloading and release of railway wagons, active steps are being taken to introduce additional mechanical-handling appliances; and whether schemes are being carried through, as in other countries, to draw the attention of shippers and consignees to the vital need of a quick turn-round?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerAdditional mechanical-handling appliances are being brought into use by the railway companies, as fast as they can be obtained from the manufacturers. There is sustained pressure on all concerned to secure a quick turn-round of railway wagons. A publicity378W campaign for an "even quicker turn-round" this winter was opened two weeks ago.