HC Deb 04 May 1966 vol 727 cc113-4W
66. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Transport what action is being taken to improve the transport services available to London commuters.

Mrs. Castle

I have set up the Transport Co-ordinating Council to help Lon- don travellers. I am writing to the right hon. Member about measures in hand, in the Council and elsewhere. I have just approved British Rail's plans for investing almost £500,000 in improvements giving 20 per cent. more peak-hour seating capacity on Southern Region commuter services.