Main Line Stations (Taxis and Cars)

HC Deb 24 October 1956 vol 558 cc43-4W

Wing Commander Bullus

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will give a general direction to the British Transport Commission to ensure that there is adequate space available for taxi cabs and private cars in any rebuilding at main-line railway stations.

THOUSAND GROSS TONS
Year	1951	1952	1953	1954	1955	1956 (8 months)
Age Group
Under 5 years	…	…	—	1	—	25	11	6
5 to under 10 years	…	…	173	125	10	64	8	—
10 to under 15 years	…	…	63	42	34	121	180	66
15 to under 20 years	…	…	15	5	—	15	31	16
20 to under 25 years	…	…	96	71	11	5	11	11
25 years and over	…	…	71	59	9	42	54	20
TOTAL	…	…	418	303	64	272	295	119

In addition, two tramps were sold abroad while building, one of 2,616 gross

Mr. Watkinson

No. It is already the intention of the British Transport Commission to provide in their plans for station development as much space for taxi cabs and private cars as is practicable.