§ 66. Mr. ROWLANDSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware how many places are similarly situated to Romford that, although over 12 miles, only the 10 per cent. increase is charged on the railway season tickets; and can he state the places?
Sir A. STANLEYThe arrangement that, where the distance travelled is only just over 12 miles, the 10 per cent. increase should not apply, is not confined to Romford, and is applicable to any other places similarly situated, but I cannot say how many places are so situated.
§ Mr. ROWLANDSCan the right hon. Gentleman give some indication of the distance over 12 miles that is allowed in order to exempt the place from the 20 per cent. and put it under the 10 per cent. increase?
Sir A. STANLEYI do not think there is any arbitrary distance fixed. I think that considerations as to the local circumstances guide the Committee.
§ Mr. ROWLANDSIn view of the anomaly that now exists, will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of extending the area in which the 10 per cent. applies to the residential portions?