§ Wing-Commander Robinsonasked the Minister of War Transport on which main line trains restaurant cars have been restored; in how many cases has the restaurant car service not been restored; and whether, in order to meet the needs of the travelling public, he will arrange for a speedy restoration of such services to prewar levels.
§ Mr. BarnesBefore the war 870 trains included restaurant cars. Since last October when the companies began to restore these facilities 156 trains have been so equipped and I am sending the hon. Member a list of them. The companies are continuing to restore restaurant cars on other services as rapidly as they can without depriving passengers of seats and as staff and cars become available. Buffet and pantry cars for light refreshments are also being provided on a number of routes.