HC Deb 21 October 1915 vol 74 c1976
10. Mr. PETO

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will authorise and arrange the issue of tickets for workmen's fares to women canteen workers engaged at the Arsenal at Woolwich and other places, who travel by trains at any hour of the day or night to work in connection with the particular shifts that they are serving?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Pretyman)

I have asked for the observations of the Railway Executive Committee on this matter, and I will communicate with my hon. Friend on receipt of their reply.

Mr. PETO

Will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the exaction of the full fares would prevent a great many poor women who are anxious to participate in this work from taking part in it?

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