§ 140. Mr. Greyasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the inconvenience caused to many passengers on Durham station on Monday, 6th May, owing to lack of information of altered times of trains; and if he will ensure in future, that if any alterations are to be made, the company concerned gives sufficient notice both by Press and posters.
§ Mr. A. Barnes:The alterations and additions to the train services which came into force on 6th May were very considerable and the work involved, together with staff shortages on the railways and in the printing trade, made it impossible to produce sufficient copies of the new timetable for distribution throughout the line before the date of operation. At Durham, in addition to considerable Press publicity, notices were posted at the station. I regret any inconvenience caused and am assured that the railway companies will make every effort to publish details as long as possible before the introduction of new timetables.