asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he will cause inquiries to be made concerning the allegations of delay in transit of foodstuffs, and other goods, at the central station, Doncaster, of which he has been informed; also, will he urge all responsible railway officials to expedite the immediate transfer or movement of all perishable goods or foodstuffs to their destination.

I am making inquiries into the cases of which my hon. Friend refers and will communicate the result to him as soon as possible. All railway officials concerned have instructions to treat perishable foodstuffs as urgent and accord them priority.