HC Deb 21 August 1916 vol 85 cc2271-2
72. Mr. ROWLANDS

asked the Minister of Munitions whether arrangements can be made for munition workers who are taking holiday at the period appointed, and who desire to visit relatives some distance away, to be supplied with railway tickets for themselves and wives at the usual munition workers' rate on producing their cards?

Dr. ADDISON

The matter will receive consideration, but I understand that there are great difficulties in the grant of any facilities which are likely to increase the existing pressure on the railways.

Mr. ROWLANDS

Will the hon. Gentleman say how it can increase the traffic on the railways, as the munition workers will only be travelling when the holidays are granted by the Ministry, and will special terms be offered therefore to the munition workers?

Dr. ADDISON

It is not within the province of the Ministry to do so.