§ 43. Mr. GILBERTasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether passenger fares or goods rates on railways- have been increased since 1914 in France,. Holland, Italy, and Belgium; and, if so, can he state what the increases have been and from what dates they have been effective?
Mr. HARMSWORTHI have no information as to a general increase in passenger fares or goods rates in France, Holland, and Belgium. On 11th January, 1917, the price of ordinary railway tickets in Italy was increased by 20 per cent. and of season tickets by 25 per cent. On 10th December, 1917, the prices were further increased by 50 per cent. for first- and second-class and 30 per cent, for third-class tickets, both ordinary and season.