HC Deb 13 December 1973 vol 866 cc188-9W
Mr. Jeffrey Archer

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will give a general direction to British Railways to continue providing for the carriage of poultry on their trains.

Mr. Peyton

No.

Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether he has had discussions with British Rail to ensure that, under the emergency powers, the increased public demand for rail travel is being matched by an increase in services;

(2) if he will make arrangements under the emergency powers for British Rail to provide extra commuter rail passenger services to cope with the increased demand resulting from those members of the public who are responding to the voluntary appeal to save petrol.

Mr. Peyton

British Rail is doing all it can to help.