§ 118. Mr. McLeavyasked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet reviewed the restrictions placed on summer passenger train services; and if he is prepared to make a statement.
§ Mr. BarnesYes. Restrictions were imposed last year on the level of passenger services and on the running of special trains as an emergency measure to build up stocks of coal. The present situation would not justify the continuance of these restrictions, and I have therefore informed the British Transport Commission that they may be withdrawn. The Commission will thus be free to run improved services, including some special trains, so far as their reduced resources of rolling stock now permit.