§ Sir J. Lambasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport what is the maximum limit of weight prescribed for goods consigned by Service Departments as priority by passenger rail service to be handled by the present temporary staff of women, youths and old men.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerThe weight of packages consigned by passenger service is governed by "The Limitation of Packages by Passenger Train Order, 1942" (S.R. & O. No. 159). Under this Order, no package exceeding 1 cwt. in weight may be accepted for conveyance by passenger train, unless prior arangements have been made with the railway company for its acceptance. The Order applies to packages consigned by the Service Departments.