HC Deb 24 February 1947 vol 433 c230W
16. Mr. Piratin

asked the Minister of Transport whether he has now received the report of the investigation by the railway company into the case brought to his attention, by the hon. Member for Mile End, of a train consisting of 75 mineral wagons which stood with steam up for 11 hour 10 minutes on 5th-6th December; and it he will make a statement.

Mr. Barnes

Yes, Sir. The railway company advise me after investigation that in the conditions of congestion which prevailed on the day in question, to have taken any other course would have resulted in greater interference with traffic movement.