§ 77. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that there are no trains from Gailey to Stafford between 5W 7.46 a.m. and 1.33 p.m. daily; and if he will give instructions to restore the stop at Gailey of the 9.46 a.m. train from Birmingham to Stafford.
§ Mr. BarnesTo improve the working of the 9.46 a.m. train from Birmingham to Manchester, the stop at Gailey was withdrawn in May, 1946. I am informed that no regular use was made of the train at Gailey station, and that there is an alternative bus service. I regret, therefore, that reinstatement of the stop would not be justified.
§ 83. Mr. Haireasked the Minister of Transport why the 5.46 p.m. train from Marylebone to High Wycombe was held up at Beaconsfield for approximately 18 minutes on 28th and 29th April; and
Special Detail — War Office Air Ministry. Admiralty. Petrol Trains. Ministry of Supply. Total. (1) Number of special passenger trains originating. 81 3 57 — — 141 (2) Total number of passenger miles. 2,787,402 360,400 1,207,370 — — 4,355 172 (3) Number of special freight trains originating. 39* 2 — 73 2 116 (4) Total number of ton miles. 1,170,380 80,400 — 3,487,418 147,384 4,885 582 * Includes 14 Army Post Office mail trains.