§ 101. Mr. J. E. Haireasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the dirty conditions prevailing in many railway carriages and station waiting rooms; and if he will take immediate steps to improve standards of comfort and hygiene.
§ Mr. BarnesConsiderable arrears of redecoration and renovation have unavoidably accumulated during the war, and in present circumstances much needed renovation must yield place to more urgent requirements. The railway companies are, however, doing their best with the limited resources available. If the hon. Member will inform me of any particular cases he has in mind I will see what more can be done.