HC Deb 23 February 1893 vol 9 cc185-6
MR. MYERS (Winchester)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the South Western Railway Company have raised their rates for the carriage of oil cake; and, if so, whether he will take steps to compel the Company to revert to their former rates and to refund the overcharge?

MR. MUNDELLA

Yes, Sir; I have received some complaints as regards the rates charged by the London and South Western Railway Company for the carriage of oil cake, and I am in communication with the Railway Association on the subject in the usual way. I have no power to compel the Company to revert to their former rates and to refund the overcharge; but I trust that they will make the concession. Sir H. Oakley has assured me that the revised rates will be applied retrospectively to 1st January.