§ 6. Mr. JESSONasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that owing to the increase in fares on the London County Council tramways the public are now paying 33 per cent. more for travelling in their own tramcars than is charged for riding the same distances over the same routes by the privately-owned, motor omnibuses; and if he will institute an inquiry into this matter?
§ Sir A. GEDDESI am not aware of any instances where the fares on the London County Council tramways are 33 per cent. more than the fares on the motor 'buses over the same routes, though no doubt there may be some cases in which the difference exists. The London County Council have not asked for authority to charge fares on their tramways in excess of the statutory maxima, and unless the fares charged exceed the legal maxima there would not seem to be sufficient grounds for an inquiry.
§ Mr. JESSONWill the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries in regard to the route, Westminster to East Hill?
§ Sir A. GEDDESCertainly; I will be very pleased to do so.