§ 29. Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked the President of the Board of. Trade whether two special trains were provided by the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway for the use of race-goers attending the Gatwick races on Saturday last, and that tickets were issued to holders of special vouchers; if so, whether this arrangement was made with the knowledge and sanction of the Board of Trade; by what authority and under what conditions the special vouchers were issued; whether he is aware that a special undertaking was given in the House some months ago that no additional railway facilities would be provided in connection with race meetings; and whether effect will be given to this undertaking in future?
§ Mr. WARDLETwo trains were run on the occasion referred to, engines and rolling stock being available without any interference with other demands on the railway. The object of the issue of vouchers was to restrict the number of passengers travelling to Gatwick, and is part of an arrangement which was made to secure that end. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. and learned Gentleman to the reply which was given on Thursday last to the right hon. Member for South Molton division.