HC Deb 17 February 1919 vol 112 c531
15. Colonel YATE

asked the Secretary of State for India what measures are being taken to reduce the high rates of passage money now charged for berths on passenger steamers between India and England, in view of the very grave hardships that will otherwise be incurred by officers coming home on leave from India?

The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Montagu)

This is a matter that has been receiving the anxious consideration of the Government of India and myself. I am now in consultation with the Ministry of Shipping—by whom the fares are fixed—as to whether under present conditions any reduction, in passenger fares is possible.

Colonel YATE

Will the right hon. Gentleman say when we may expect a reply from the Ministry of Shipping?

Mr. MONTAGU

As soon as I am in a position to give an answer, I will communicate with the hon. and gallant Member.

Colonel YATE

I will put another question down.

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