asked the Prime Minister whether, in his endeavour to find work for the unemployed, he will make representations to the North British Railway Company to double the line from Bo'ness to the main line and to the Caledonian Railway Company to extend the line from Barnton viâ Bo'ness to Grangemouth, both of which extensions will assist the industrial development of the district?

I have been asked to reply. The question of doubling these lines is one for the consideration of the railway companies respectively concerned, and I am bringing the hon. Gentleman's suggestion to the notice of the companies.