HC Deb 24 July 1913 vol 55 cc2210-1
65. Mr. BARNSTON

asked the President of the Board of Trade if his attention has been called to the practice of railway companies, in dealing with the milk traffic, of charging the full penny on each consignment when the rate comes to a fraction of a penny; and if he will consider the desirability of taking action in the matter?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Buxton)

The Railway Rates and Charges Order Conkmation Acts expressly provide that for a fraction of a penny in the gross amount of a rate for any consignment a railway company may charge a penny.