Oral Answers to Questions — Railways – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 August 1947.
Mr Robert Boothby
, Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire Eastern
12:00,
11 August 1947
asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the transport of herring by rail is now slower than at any time during the war; that it frequently takes over 48 hours for the fish to reach the South markets from Fraserburgh and Peterhead; and whether he is taking any steps to improve matters, in view of the loss of valuable food involved.
Mr George Strauss
, Lambeth North
My right hon. Friend regrets that it has not been possible to complete his inquiries in the time available but he will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.
Mr Robert Boothby
, Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire Eastern
Will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that trains get away from Fraserburgh and Peterhead on time, and usually from Aberdeen? It is only as they approach England that the trouble begins.
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