HC Deb 07 November 1918 vol 110 cc2287-8
42. Mr. CRUMLEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade if and when he will take steps to have the present railway charges reduced?

Mr. WARDLE

I am afraid that I can hold out no prospect of any reduction in railway charges at present.

Mr. CRUMLEY

Has the right hon. Gentleman taken into consideration the fact that the Irish people are unable to pay these heavy charges, while the people in this country are earning plenty of money?

Mr. WARDLE

I would remind the hon. Member that there has been a very large increase of wages in Ireland.