§ 9. Major HURSTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in cases where near relatives of fallen soldiers travel over English railways on their way to visit graves overseas, he can make some reduction in railway fares, having regard to the high cost of such journeys both at home and abroad?
§ Sir A. GEDDESSuch a concession would obviously be difficult to arrange from an administrative point of view. I am, however, in consultation with the Railway Executive Committee, with a view I to ascertaining whether it may be possible to meet my hon. and gallant Friend's suggestion.
§ Lieutenant-Commander KENWORTHYHas the question of providing free passes for the parents been considered?
§ Sir A. GEDDESThat would not fall within the functions of the Board of Trade; that would be a matter for the War Office.