§ MR. HUDSON (Newcastle-on-Tyne)To ask the President of the Board of Trade whether any representation has been made to the various railway companies having termini in London to issue third class season tickets, with the same proportionate reduction as is given in the case of first and second class season tickets; and whether he is prepared to approach the companies in the interests of the working community.
§ (Answered by Mr. Lloyd-George.) No representations on this point have been made to the railway companies serving London, and I would remind the hon. Member that the issue of season tickets by a railway company is a voluntary proceeding, and is not required or regulated by statute. The Board of Trade have, therefore, no powers to intervene in the matter.