§ Sir D. Robertsonasked the Minister of Transport why he has made the Hotels Executive responsible for all catering on British Railways but not responsible for catering on British cross-Channel steamers which are owned by British Railways.
§ Mr. BarnesIt is considered that for reasons of convenience and sound administration, the Railway Executive should be responsible for all matters concerning the running of ships owned by British Railways, including the catering arrangements, rather than that responsibility should be divided between two Executives.