HC Deb 24 July 1919 vol 118 cc1545-6
38. Sir J. D. REES

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the Glasgow and South-Western Railway make a freight charge of 13s. 4d. per ton on potatoes between the Isle of Arran and Ardrossan by sea, a distance of 12 miles, with an additional charge of 4d. for each barrel, making a total cost of 18s. per ton for the carriage of potatoes; and whether be will take steps to reduce within reasonable limits profits made upon the food of the people?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I am not aware of the freight charged by the Glasgow and South-Western Railway Company on this traffic, but I will make inquiries.