HC Deb 02 August 1946 vol 426 c288W
Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of Transport how many berths are reserved each night in sleeping cars on the L.N.E.R., upon his instructions, for Government nominees.

Mr. Barnes

The following statement shows the numbers of sleeping berths available on L.N.E.R. trains and the numbers reserved for allocation by my Department to Members of Parliament and passengers sponsored by Government Departments in respect of each night of the week:

Total berths available. Reserved for Government Priority Passengers.
1st Class. 3rd Class. 1st Class. 3rd Class.
Sunday … 238 296 84 29
Monday … 289 316 88 46
Tuesday … 283 308 88 46
Wednesday … 278 296 90 46
Thursday … 283 308 90 56
Friday … 249 316 100 56
Saturday … 116 240 27 10

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