Charing Cross And Waterloo (Railway Connection)
59.
asked the Ministry of Transport whether he has made representations to secure a connection between the new Charing Cross station and Waterloo Station sufficient to ensure through running from the Kentish to the Surrey suburban electric services and the avoidance of terminal congestion?
The question of a railway connection between the new Charing Cross Station and Waterloo Station, to ensure through-running between the Kentish Surrey suburban services of the Southern Railway Company, was discussed with the Company when the plans for the new Charing Cross Station were under consideration, and the conclusion was reached that the travelling public would not derive sufficient benefit to warrant such a connection being established.
London Tube Railways
60.
asked the Minister of Transport whether he will secure a re-examination of the proposal to construct a deep-level tube railway for fast traffic between Hammersmith or Earl's Court and the City, thereby relieving rush-hour congestion and providing employment?
I understand that, in the opinion of the railway companies concerned, with which I am disposed to agree, there are other improvements of London tube railways which are likely to be needed before any such scheme as that to which the hon. Member refers. I would remind him that some of the improvements at Hammersmith for which power is sought in the London Electric Railway Company's Bill of this Session should, if carried out, have the effect of relieving the pressure on the Metropolitan District Railway.
Tyne (Cross-River Transport)
61.
asked the Minister of Transport if he is yet in a position to answer the application of the county boroughs of South Shields and Tyne-mouth for the appointment of an engineer to report on the possibilities of effecting a crossing on the Tyne between these county boroughs; and, if not, when he will be in a position to answer?
A letter was sent to the two county boroughs on the 21st instant making a formal offer of a grant towards the cost of the engineering investigations which it is desired to undertake.
Leeds-Goole Canal Scheme
62.
asked the Minister of Transport whether any further steps have been taken with regard to the suggested Leeds-Goole Canal in order to provide more employment?
I am in communication with the committee set up to investigate this project, and am awaiting further particulars from them.