§ 36. Major KELLEYasked the Minister of Transport what amount, if any, was paid by the Government during the War and since for the transport of troops, ammunition, etc., for war purposes to the railway companies of this country?
§ Sir E. GEDDESNo sum has actually been paid to the railway companies for such purposes, but the estimated amounts which would have been payable for all Government traffic are shown in the recently issued Command Paper 402. As from the 1st April last, charges for Government traffic are to be made against the votes of the Departments to which the service is rendered, but the amounts actually payable are still under discussion.