HC Deb 29 May 1919 vol 116 c1419
76. Mr. CLYNES

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state what railway fare reductions are offered to boys' cadet units recognised by the War Office or Admiralty; and whether similar facilities for camp or training purposes can be granted to boy scouts' troops, lads' clubs, and other units approved by a competent authority such as the Home Office Juvenile Organisations Committee?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I am in consultation with the Railway Executive Committee on this matter, and will let the right hon. Gentleman know the result as soon as I can.

Mr. TURTON

May I ask my hon. Friend whether he is prepared to consider also the question of granting the same concession for the annual outing of the Girls' Friendly Society?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

Yes, that is also under consideration.

Mr. CLYNES

Will the Railway Executive be willing to receive a deputation from the bodies referred to in the question?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I shall be very glad. They are considering the matter, and I should have thought it would have been better to deal with the general question rather than with any special case.