§ Mr. HURDasked the Minister of Transport, whether he is aware that a number of ordinary trains were suspended for the convenience of race-goers during the Epsom week, and whether similar consideration will be shown to holiday makers of the poorer classes and school children by the provision of cheap seaside and other excursions at week-ends when rolling stock is available without the dislocation of ordinary traffic.
§ Sir E. GEDDESI am aware that special railway arrangements which involved the suspension of a number of ordinary trains were made to deal with the exceptional passenger traffic during the Epsom race meeting, but none were run at less than the ordinary fares. The railway companies similarly strengthen train services to deal with holiday traffic at ordinary fares during the summer months. I can hold out no hope of cheap week-end tickets under the present working conditions and financial position of the railways. As stated in the reply given to the hon. Member for Pontypridd on the 20th May, reduced fare facilities are being granted for the annual day outings for recognised school treats.