HC Deb 06 May 1915 vol 71 c1239
11. Mr. BOWERMAN

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the North-Eastern Railway Company has withdrawn the advantage of cheaper fares hitherto accorded to sick men taking up residence in convalescent homes; and whether this action has been taken by the company at the suggestion of the Board of Trade?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. J. M. Robertson)

I am in correspondence with the railway company on this matter, and will inform my hon. Friend of the result. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.

Mr. JONATHAN SAMUEL

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that this withdrawal is causing very great discontent?