101. Mrs. Braddockasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that no staff canteen facilities are provided at Lime Street Station, Liverpool, although approximately 750–850 employees are needing this service; and what steps he will take to see that the canteen is provided.
§ Mr. BarnesDuring the war approval was given to the provision of a large number of railway staff canteens on Government account, and in July last the railway companies were informed that new schemes not already approved could not be regarded as wartime works, but must be considered as part of the permanent equipment of the railways and financed by them. I am informed that the railway company are not prepared to finance a canteen at Lime Street Station.