§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent representations have been received from Hertfordshire commuters regarding the industrial dispute affecting the Bedford-St. Pancras line; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EyreI have received representations from several hon. Members complaining about the delay in introducing the newly electrified train service from Bedford to St. Pancras. On 21 February my hon. Friend the Member for Bedford (Mr. Skeet) initiated an Adjournment debate on the subject—[Vol. 37, c. 779.] In addition I have in the last six months received two representations direct from Hertfordshire commuters.
They will doubtless hope, as do we all, that the agreement reported last week between the rail unions and BR will at last open the way for the rapid introduction of the new service.