HC Deb 05 July 1920 vol 131 c993
20. Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS

asked the Minister of Transport what was the cost of the special train and steamer which were provided to take the Prime Minister and other British representatives to the Continent for the Conference at Brussels?

Sir E. GEDDES

The railway company report that a special train was provided at the ordinary charge of 10s. per mile (£38), plus fares for passengers travelling between Victoria and Dover. The steamer, I understand, was provided by the Belgian Government.

Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS

Will any charge be made for the steamers?

Sir E. GEDDES

I have no knowledge of that.

Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS

In view of the excellent double daily service which runs to Ostend, does the right hon. Gentleman consider it economic for a party of 50 persons to have a steamer to themselves?

Sir E. GEDDES

I have nothing to do with that.