§ Mr. G. LAMBERT(by Private Notice) asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway are advertising to run two special trains confined to passengers to the Gatwick races on Saturday next, besides stopping seven trains specially for race-goers; and whether he will, after his statement yesterday, prohibit such special facilities for the Gatwick race meeting?
Sir A. STANLEYI understand that arrangements have been made for the provision of the facilities referred to, but the whole question of racing has not yet been decided by the War Cabinet, and I do not think that I could at this late period take the course suggested by the hon. Gentleman.
§ Mr. LAMBERTWill my right hon. Friend represent to the railway company that these special facilities are repugnant to the feelings of all decent Englishmen?
Sir A. STANLEYI have already indicated to the Railway Executive that no relief trains are to be run except under very special circumstances.
§ Mr. BILLINGAre we to understand whether these trains will be allowed to run or will not be allowed to run? Surely the Government can make up their mind?