§ 39. Mr. BRIANTasked the Minister of Transport if, in view of the necessity of the interests of railway passengers being adequately represented on the Railway Rates Tribunal, he will appoint one from the general panel to serve on that body?
§ Mr. GOSLINGI would point out to the hon. Member that it is only possible to appoint additional members to the Railway Rates Tribunal for the purposes of particular cases and proceedings. If any application were duly made for such a purpose it would be considered. I would remind the hon. Member that the Rules made by the Tribunal provide for a procedure under which parties desirous of requesting that additional members may be added may apply to the Tribunal.
§ Mr. BRIANTDoes my hon. Friend realise that already traders are represented on this Tribunal; and considering that it is dealing with railway fares, which concern millions of passengers, does it not rest with him to appoint a representative of the passengers as he has already appointed one for the traders.
§ Mr. GOSLINGThat is a matter in connection with which provision has been made. There is power to deal with the case of additional representatives as assessors when necessary and when a request is made.